The MBAF Base Throughout The 20th Century, Part 2
The Birth of a Base: WWII and Myrtle Beach by Melissa LaScaleia Continued from last
September 3, 2019
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History
The MBAF Base Throughout the 20th Century, Part 1
The Advent of Something Grand by Melissa LaScaleia In 1939, the Myrtle Beach Town Council
July 25, 2019
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Brigadier General Thomas Merritt Knoles III
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!
June 26, 2019
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Colonel Robert P. Pasqualicchio
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!
May 28, 2019
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Colonel Charles E. Cook, Jr.
Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Colonel Charles E. Cook, Jr.. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!
April 25, 2019
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William Forbus
Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran William Forbus. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!
March 26, 2019
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Larry Bragg
A Georgia Native and Financial Whiz by Melissa LaScaleia Larry Bragg was born in Savannah,
February 19, 2019
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William H. Rutherford
Serving Four Tours at MBAF Base; Two Tours in Vietnam by Melissa LaScaleia William H.
January 28, 2019
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WWII Derring-Do: “Gabby” Gabreski
“Gabby” Gabreski, Designated an Ace Pilot in Two Wars Francis (Gabby) S. Gabreski was born
January 2, 2019
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Major General Paul T. Johnson
Recipient of the Prestigious Air Force Cross by Melissa LaScaleia The Air Force Cross is
November 30, 2018
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The Shaping Of Our Coastal Area: The Creation of Kings Highway
by Melissa LaScaleia This month’s history takes us back to the roots of Myrtle Beach
October 31, 2018
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Jack Walker Planning Director
Urban Planner and Powerhouse Behind the Market Common by Melissa LaScaleia Jack Walker was the
September 30, 2018
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Nose Art
by Melissa LaScaleia Painting art on the nose of military planes, known as nose art,
August 31, 2018
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The 354th Tactical Fighter Wing in the Latter Part of the 20th Century
by Melissa LaScaleia This month, we continue our exploration of the origins and history of
July 31, 2018
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The 354th Fighter Group Throughout the 20th Century
by Melissa LaScaleia This month, we explore the origins of the 354th Fighter Group of
May 30, 2018
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Hoyt Hendrick, MBAF Base Deputy Engineer, WWII Hero
by Melissa LaScaleia This month’s history section takes us back to the history of the
April 28, 2018
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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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The Great Transition—Part 7 of 7
Above, Buddy Styers enjoys the fruits of his labor in front of the sign announcing
April 1, 2017
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