Parris Island drill instructor found dead in Florida
A drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead in Florida over the weekend.
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Military
Focused coverage of military life, news, events, and issues tied to the Beaufort region’s strong military presence — including Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Naval Hospital Beaufort, local veterans, base activities, and community military partnerships. This section serves both service members and civilians with relevant reporting and insights.
Veteran of the Week – Melvin Heyward
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Melvin Heyward, 75, who was drafted into the U.S. Army after graduating from St. Helena High School in 1968. He attended Basic Training at Fort Gordon, Ga., and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Dix, N.J.
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Veterans depart Port Royal for Honor Flight to Washington
Nearly 30 Vietnam War veterans from Georgia and South Carolina were honored during a send-off ceremony at AMVETS in Port Royal before departing for Washington, D.C., with Honor Flight Savannah.
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How does the VA determine whether a veteran is eligible for (free or with copays) VA health care? Part 5
This is the final article in a series on VA Health Care eligibility, priority groups, copay rates, and how veterans’ income levels and other special eligibility factors affect VA healthcare. These five articles and the VA websites referenced within should encourage veterans to stop procrastinating and:
Veteran of the Week – Gary Kocsis
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Gary Kocsis, 70, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Summerville, N.J., in 1975.
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Johnson Creek Tavern hosts ‘Dollar Pull Down’ – Raises $8,000 for Honor Flight Savannah
Staff Reports What started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern ended with an $8,000 donation to veterans. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, volunteers from
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Veteran of the Week – Edward Michael Burns
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Edward Michael Burns, 78, who joined the U.S. Navy in New Brunswick, N.J., in 1966.
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How does the VA determine whether a veteran is eligible for (Free or with co-pays) VA Health Care? Part 3
According to the VA webpage “Your Health Care Costs” found at https://bit.ly/4e0HeoY, whether or not a veteran needs to pay copays — and how much they pay — depends on which of the VA’s eight priority groups the VA assigns the veteran to when they enroll in VA health care.
How does the VA determine whether a Veteran is eligible for (Free or with co-pays) VA Health Care? Part 2
Veterans can find the eligibility requirements for VA healthcare on the VA webpage “Eligibility for VA Health Care” at https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/. All veterans who meet basic service and discharge requirements and who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country, at home or abroad, are now eligible for VA healthcare. This includes all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11.