A WWII Navy Veteran Who Served In the South Pacific: Part 1 of 2 by Melissa LaScaleia “I was born on July 17, 1924, at 438 Ilchester Ave., in Baltimore,…

Vietnam Veteran, Air Force Security Policeman, Lover of Lightning Bugs by Melissa LaScaleia “I was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on March 11, 1950. My parents immigrated to the U.S….

This month’s Meet Your Local Veteran column commemorates Larry Dodd, who passed away in Myrtle Beach on August 14, 2020. The story of his military service, as well as how…

Read about Retired Air Force Colonel and Former Squadron Commander, Howard Barnard.
By Melissa LaScaleia

Introduce me to your family. It’s myself and my wife, Diane. We have one son named after me, Mikey; he’s thirty years old. Where are all the places you came…

Michael Tyler served three terms in Afghanistan before retiring from the military. Dedicated and passionate, today he runs the non-profit, Meals on Wheels in Myrtle Beach, feeding the hungry This…

Vietnam Veteran and Air Force Jet Engine Mechanic

This month’s Meet Your Local Veteran column is a tribute to Harry Turner. Harry passed away on May 24, 2020, but his story and legacy live on in the hearts and memory of his children and grandchildren. The story of Harry is here narrated by his daughter, Brenda Turner, who lives locally in Myrtle Beach.

Here’s the second part of October article on Celebrating our Veteran Jim Urban. Read all about his life!

“As an American, my passion for the military extends back to my roots and growing up in a small town in Augusta, Kentucky. As a kid, I would look out the window at school and see the older kids raising the American flag in the morning and taking it down in the afternoon. When I got to the 6th grade, it was always a big deal for me to be selected to help raise the flag. Written by Melissa LaScaleia.

While much is not known about Major General Ervin C. Sharpe’s early life, he achieved a prominent military career and made significant contributions to the prestige of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base towards the end of the base’s days in active service. Written by Melissa LaScaleia

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Mr. William Lincoln. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Mr. Larry Williams. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

On behalf of the Coastal Insider team, we’d like to give our gratitude to these wonderful and amazing veterans who have given their service for the love of their country. We thank you for all that you have done and do and your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Mr. Larry Williams. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Mr. Samuel Green. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Clarence Newcomer. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Mr. Clarence Newcomer. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Jack Platt. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Jack Platt. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran John Walker. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Alan Green. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Norton Davis. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Norton Davis. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Norton Davis. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Brigadier General Thomas Merritt Knoles III. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Colonel Robert P. Pasqualicchio. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Ron Virgilio. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!