Colonel Douglas “Pete” Peterson
Vietnam Prisoner of War, U.S. Congressman Under the Clinton Administration by Melissa LaScaleia Douglas Peterson
November 30, 2021
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Market Common History
The 113th Tactical Fighter Wing at MBAFB
A Mark of Distinction for the MBAFB by Melissa LaScaleia At different points throughout the
September 30, 2021
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Brigadier General James Howell Howard
A Soldier Whose WWII Derring-do Was Famous by Melissa LaScaleia Brigadier General James Howell Howard
August 31, 2021
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General Robert H. Reed
Leading Myrtle Beach’s 354th to Readiness in the A-10 Aircraft by Melissa LaScaleia Robert H.
July 30, 2021
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Captain Stephen Richard Phillis
War Hero, Silver Star Recipient by Melissa LaScaleia Captain Stephen Richard Phillis was born on
June 30, 2021
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Training and Wartime Preparation at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
The Importance of Thunderhog Exercises & FOLTA During WWII by Melissa LaScaleia In the early
May 31, 2021
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Larry Dodd, Part 1
The Life and Legacy of Air Force Veteran and Local Mechanic Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice
May 31, 2021
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The Reactivation of the 354th Fighter Day Wing
Check out this article about the 354th Fighter Day Wing.
April 29, 2021
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James Howell Howard Recipient of the Military’s Highest Honor
A WWII Media Sensation and Author by Melissa LaScaleia Howard Avenue in the Market Common
April 23, 2021
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The Advent of Industry, The Designation of a Name
Myrtle Beach in The Early Years by Melissa LaScaleia The 114 acres of land located
December 17, 2020
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The MBAF Base’s Pivotal Role in the 20th Century
Market Common is filled with history and at the Insider we always like to learn more and more about our community, so read with us all about the heroes of this area!
November 19, 2020
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October 30, 2020
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Hoyt LeGrand Hendrick
Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star by Melissa LaScaleia Hoyt LeGrand Hendrick
August 25, 2020
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Highlights From The MBAF
A Snapshot of Its Involvement in 20th Century History by Melissa LaScaleia This month, to
June 30, 2020
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Major General Charles Baldwin
Rated Air Force Pilot and Chief of Chaplains by Melissa LaScaleia Charles C. Baldwin was
June 1, 2020
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Lieutenant General John Rosa
Recipient of South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor, the Order of the Palmetto by Melissa LaScaleia
April 29, 2020
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The MBAF Base Throughout the 20th Century, Part 8 Final
The End of an Era by Melissa LaScaleia Continued from last month. Click here to
March 26, 2020
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Neighboring Charleston in the 1600s: The Danger, Intrigue and Potential
by Melissa LaScaleia To understand our Myrtle Beach history, of how it was birthed into
March 29, 2018
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The Spanish, the French, and the Landscape in the 1500s
by Melissa LaScaleia Last month’s history article explored possibilities about where the name Chicora originated,
February 26, 2018
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The Native Peoples and First Settlers to Our Shores
by Melissa LaScaleia Usually our history section recounts the stories of people who were involved
January 27, 2018
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The History of the Illustrious 354th Fighter Wing
By Melissa LaScaleia This month, we recount the illustrious history of the 354th Fighter Wing
December 23, 2017
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Jimmy Davis
Georgetown County Native and Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent of the 354th at Myrtle Beach By Melissa
December 4, 2017
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Brigadier General Joel Hall
Oklahoma Native, Commander of the 354th at Myrtle Beach by Melissa LaScaleia Brigadier General Joel
October 27, 2017
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Market Common Then and Now
A Perspective and Historical Account by Lynn Mueller On October 16, 1939, the Myrtle Beach
October 27, 2017
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Brigadier General James Jenkins
Top Gun and Commander of the MBAF Base by Melissa LaScaleia Tucked away in the
September 29, 2017
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Local Businessman, Local Hero, Civilian Fred Nash
Our history column usually recounts the stories of those who served in the United States
August 25, 2017
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Major General Joseph J. Kruzel
Vice Commander of the 354th at Myrtle Beach, American Ace in WWII by Melissa LaScaleia
July 28, 2017
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Lieutenant Colonel “Arnie” Clarke
Air Force Cross Medal Recipient by Melissa LaScaleia There is no street in the Market
June 23, 2017
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Captain Stephen R. Phillis, Pilot, Iraq War Veteran
by Melissa LaScaleia Phillis Boulevard is one of the streets that borders the Properties at
May 24, 2017
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Major General Charles Baldwin, Chaplain of the MBAFB
by Melissa LaScaleia Baldwin Lane is a short street in the Market Common that turns
May 1, 2017
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