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Yesterday at 12:00 PM  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Shaw Air Force Base was silent Tuesday morning as many gathered to remember 29-year-old Capt. James Michael Steel.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Experts say Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a "disability that doesn't go away" and comes with a range of symptoms.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A celebration for the ages at Fort Jackson as the Army Reserves turns 105.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Midlands military mom returned from the Middle East to surprise her 15-year-old daughter at school Tuesday.

Friday, April 05, 2013  An F-16 pilot from Shaw Air Focre Base is dead after a crash near Bagram Air Field in eastern Afghanistan.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Hundreds of American Legion Riders and military members paid their respects to Private Donald Tatro at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery Thursday.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard, along with families, welcomed back the guard's Agribusiness Development Team 48.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.

Friday, March 08, 2013  After more than 60 years, a military fighter training group is back in action.