A WWII Navy Veteran Who Served in the South Pacific, Part 2 by Melissa LaScaleia Continued from October 2021 Click here to read Part 1 “She gave birth to a…

U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and Mr. Claus by Melissa LaScaleia “I was born in Spartanburg, SC in 1948. After high school I attended community college, but I was tired of…

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….

The Life and Legacy of an Air Force Veteran and Local Mechanic This month’s Meet Your Local Veteran column commemorates Larry Dodd, who passed away in Myrtle Beach on August…

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

Howard Barnard was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force with an illustrious career. He served in Vietnam, the Panama Canal Zone, the Pentagon, and here, in Myrtle Beach, when…

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. How…

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.

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!