The United States recognized May as National Military Appreciation Month ― a time to honor the service and sacrifice of current and former members of

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

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

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

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.

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

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

[BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA] – October 18, 2023 – The Military Enhancement Committee (MEC), an affiliate of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is proud to

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

Last month, 33 civilian leaders from academia, business, and corporate America got the chance to experience a slice of what life is like in the

With scenic waterfronts, majestic Spanish moss trees, and more than one charming downtown, Beaufort county has a wide variety of excellent tourism opportunities for outside

This week, the Lowcountry received a special visitor from the state capitol: South Carolina Secretary of Veterans Affairs Todd McCaffrey. Secretary McCaffrey visited Marine Corps

For those of us who witnessed the events of September 11th, 2001, the images of those tragedies will be ingrained into our consciousness forever. However,

Additional land in Beaufort county will now be preserved for both the enjoyment of residents and the compatibility of military operations thanks to a recent

Usually ‘camp’ means setting up tents, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, and unplugging for a while to get some valuable relaxation and experience nature. But this

Here at the MEC blog we talk a lot about how the servicemembers from our local military installations provide immense benefits to the Beaufort area

It’s a proven fact that military installations bring jobs, money, and other economic advantages to nearby communities. These benefits usually come in the form of

A change of command is a familiar, scripted event across the military, but for all its common practices and repetitive actions, it’s also a ceremony

While the Veterans Administration has received a wide range of criticism over recent years, the quality of Veterans Affairs medical care appears to be well

On June 15th, Parris Island conducted the ceremony which officially deactivated the 4th Recruit Training Battalion, thereby ending a tradition which had endured for nearly

The calm waters of Port Royal Sound will get a jolt of energy in the coming weeks with the return of one of the best

$1 million is a big win for anyone whether it be from a lottery ticket or from a grant program. In this case, it’s a

If you’re a fan of this blog then you know that our favorite topic concerning Parris Island is refuting the doom-peddlers and undereducated naysayers who

How many planes do you think are in the sky right now?  Hopefully you guessed a large number because according to a FlightAware estimate made

Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island now has champions in the United States Senate as well as the House of Representatives. As those of

A familiar topic of discussion these days concerns the costs of raising a family. It doesn’t matter if you’d prefer to blame inflation, or worldwide

The Beaufort Airshow is an iconic event of the Lowcountry. Dollar for dollar, it may not be the biggest way that the Beaufort community benefits

As we all know, the effects of a military installation are not constrained to just inside it’s fence line. Every citizen of Beaufort County has

As the United States sees the Baby Boomer generation leave the workplace and enter the relaxing green fields of retirement, the country is also seeing

Even the most casual news-watcher has probably heard about the recent issues of recruitment and retention across the United States military. Between generational shifts, lower

Those who follow this blog are probably well aware of the slanted narrative that MCRD Parris Island has insurmountable problems with rising sea levels. It

Reports and studies are commissioned and completed every day within Congress and the Department of Defense with the most infamous ones like the annual National

You probably don’t immediately imagine Beaufort County when you think of cutting-edge cyber technology. But the upcoming South Coast Cyber Summit is primed and ready

Marine Corps leaders at Parris Island have shown their dedication to preserving their installation with extensive and creative efforts to increase the resiliency of the

The United States military will always be searching for the best ways to win modern wars, but recently senior Defense Department leaders are looking for

Last week the Beaufort area received an outstanding piece of news with Representative Nancy Mace’s appointment to the House Armed Services Committee. Entering her second

President Joe Biden rang in the new year by signing a series of new legislative actions, many of which affected military servicemembers and military families.

Think of Parris Island and the first images that come to mind are ones of Marine Corps Recruit Training: physical fitness, weapons training, and the

It’s a concept that has many names. Cyber. Cyber warfare. Cyber security. Cyberspace operations. At the end of the day all these terms mean the

As the smallest branch of America’s armed forces, the United States Marine Corps is used to finding solutions to problems through innovation and ingenuity while

In addition to their infamous motto, Semper Fidelis, the Marines have another, unofficial catchphrase: Adapt and Overcome. Around the Corps, nowhere is this motto better

Cadets at West Point don’t take field trips. Instead, any out-of-the-classroom experience is known as a ‘staff ride’ and usually takes place at a battlefield

It’s only a few short months into the new school year and the Beaufort region already has some reasons to be proud.  The South Carolina

It may not have the scenic beaches that Beaufort sports and its residents may not sip sweet tea, but the Ukrainian city of Ostroch is

Last weekend marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Those events hold an undeniable space both in the

More federal dollars are primed to flow into Beaufort as three significant contracts were awarded to perform work in the county and surrounding area. Two

With back-to-school days rapidly approaching, the Beaufort County School District administration can point to a significant change that will improve the educational environment of both

From the sandy coastal beaches to the rolling western mountains, South Carolina is a state with a huge variety of pristine natural beauty. Government officials

PARRIS ISLAND’S RICH HISTORY DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS It’s easy to see why the phrase “Cradle of the Corps” is a well-known nickname for

A new chapter in Marine Corps aviation operations began at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on July 7th with the opening of a new F-35B

South Carolina recently released its 2022 analysis on the economic impact of the military community at the state and regional level. It should be no

On June 10th Marine Corps Recruit Deport Parris Island bid a fond farewell to outgoing commander Brig. Gen Julie L. Nethercot and welcomed Brig. Gen.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was honored to receive a visit from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster earlier this month. Governor McMaster’s visit comes

With the signature of Governor Henry McMaster on May 13th, South Carolina became the most recent state to entirely exempt military retiree pay from taxation.

June 1, 2022 By: Col. Neal Pugliese, USMC – Ret., Chairman, Military Enhancement Committee of Beaufort County and Jennifer Tuckwiller, Chairman, Beaufort Regional Chamber of

A F/A-18D crashed in Beaufort County on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, near Halfmoon Island and the Coosaw Plantation. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort said

Anyone who has been following the Military Enhancement Committee over the past year or so knows that we have diligently been working with the installation

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro recently visited Beaufort and attended a graduation ceremony aboard MCRD Parris Island. Secretary Del Toro is responsible for the welfare

Recent actions by Congress impacting the Department of Defense in Beaufort should be seen as a good sign of what’s to come. The National Defense

The Beaufort Regional Chamber and Military Enhancement Committee brought together patriotic members of the community to celebrate veterans and service members as part of the

One of the cornerstones to successful F-35 operations at MCAS Beaufort, Lockheed Martin, earned global honors late last year. They were ranked by Forbes as