New veterans clinic coming to Beaufort County
PORT ROYAL, S.C. — Veterans in the Lowcountry will soon see a new clinic thanks to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are three proposed locations for the proposed facility, two in Port Royal, one in Beaufort. The future new VA outpatient clinic will replace the current, much smaller, VA clinic located within Beaufort’s […]
SC is best state for veterans, study says: See why, top 10, bottom 10
The United States recognized May as National Military Appreciation Month ― a time to honor the service and sacrifice of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Memorial Day weekend is also right around the corner, when family and friends will partake in events honoring the brave men and women who served our […]
Mace and Graham introduce legislation to keep Parris Island open for future Marines
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — Keeping Parris Island open remains a primary objective for Rep. Nancy Mace and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. The two reintroduced the legislation in their respective chambers. The bill aims to prohibit federal funds from closing or realigning the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, ensuring it stays open and continuing training around 19,000 Marine Corps recruits each year. […]
DOD Releases Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan
The Department of Defense today released its Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan (RHDC-IP). The plan outlines specific actions the Department is taking to ensure that the built and natural infrastructure on both our installations and in our defense communities enhances the readiness and resilience of our Service members, workforce, and their families. “Defense […]
Gregorie Neck: Victory for Conservation and Military Readiness
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. — Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, the Department of the Navy (DoN), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the Open Land Trust (OLT), announce the permanent protection of the 4,409-acre Gregorie Neck tract located in Jasper County, S.C. The conservation easement was finalized on July 25, 2024, and is […]
Beaufort County’s IGSA and Why We Like It
Some folks call it an I-G-S-A while to others it’s an “igg-suh”, but however the term is pronounced, it’s always said in a positive light. Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs) are a valuable form of partnership between the United States military and state or local governments. That’s why we at the MEC are thrilled that Beaufort […]
Recruiting for Today’s Military – The Marines Make it Look Easy
Whether it’s those flashy dress uniforms, the idea of Semper Fi, or the knowledge that the Marine Corps represents the best of the United States Armed Services, the Marines have proven once again that they are the best at navigating the complex web of factors that has made recruitment such a challenging problem in today’s […]
The Bond Passes! Why Support to our Schools is Support to our Military
Last week the residents of Beaufort County made the right decision with the approval of the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Bond Referendum. As a result of the referendum, $439 million will be invested in the many schools that serve Beaufort County, including funding for capital improvements such as a new K-5 school near May […]
Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) Stands United in Support of BCSD Bond Referendum
[BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA] – October 18, 2023 – The Military Enhancement Committee (MEC), an affiliate of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce its unwavering support for the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Bond Referendum, scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. As advocates for our region’s military community, we understand the crucial […]
The Numbers Are In – South Carolina’s Military Economy
As this blog has frequently discussed, it’s well known that South Carolina heavily benefits from military and defense industry spending. This spending is one of the closest things to ‘free money’ that South Carolina can receive from the federal government, with defense projects creating local jobs, bringing servicemembers and their families to South Carolina, and […]