Charleston and the Lowcountry have a long tradition of military service. So many men and women have sacrificed to serve their country, yet so many stories are left untold. And, one of the most significant is how all these veterans transitioned from military to civilian life. Meet two of those veterans who shared a small portion of their stories. One is a “lifer” with a … [Read more...]
Lending a Helping Hand for Heroes
It would be a colossal understatement to say that life can be challenging for veterans making the transition to civilian life after military deployment. As a society, we have an obligation to assist veterans in getting the help they need whether it is navigating job and housing options, accessing benefits or finding healing and hope. The following is a list of various resources … [Read more...]
PGA Hope
Helping Veterans Trade Nightmares and Flashbacks for Golf Dreams and Friendships According to the Charleston Veterans Association, there are over 3.5 million disabled veterans nationwide, .including more than 40,000 who live in the Charleston area. Following their military service, many veterans struggle to reintegrate back into society as they battle conditions such as … [Read more...]