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Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina are hoping to bring joy to the lives of American troops overseas. The parents of soldiers are assembling care packages for the holidays.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  The Blue Star Mothers, a group of mothers in South Carolina whose children are in the armed forces, are raising money for others who are without their loved ones too. It's for the Wreaths Across America. The purpose of the ceremony, which is also a national event, is to remember veterans by placing wreaths by their headstones.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina is holding a Gold Star Mothers Service at the Moose Lodge on Burcale Road Sunday.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Army Staff Sgt. Keith Long celebrated his return home from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan Sunday at the American Legion in Myrtle Beach.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  An army Mom and Dad come home from Iraq and see their baby for the first time in seven months.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Some local moms got together for lunch with their kids Wednesday. That may not seem to be unusual, except that these were all Blue Star Mothers and their children were service members home on leave over the holidays.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  About 155 boxes are on their way to places like Afghanistan and the country of Georgia to bring some happiness to troops serving overseas.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  The Blue Star Mothers say it costs about $2,000 in the boxes and shipping alone for the 143 individual care packages they will mail out in a few weeks.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  A group of military mothers want to be sure every veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice is honored during the holiday season.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  It was a late night arrival for SSG Melissa Dion Tuesday night at Myrtle Beach International Airport, but that didn't stop about 30 people from giving the solider a heroes homecoming.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Giving Vietnam veterans the welcome home they missed decades ago. That's one of the goals of The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam War memorial that is on display in Myrtle Beach this week.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More than 100 people welcomed home Marine Lance Corporal Corey Szucs in Surfside Beach Wednesday night.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Members of the Blue Star Mothers sent off one of their own Tuesday afternoon.

Sunday, April 17, 2011  More than 50 men, women, and children welcomed home United States Air Force Captain Todd Hontz at the American Legion post in Murrells Inlet Saturday afternoon.

Monday, March 28, 2011  "It was the best trip we've ever made."