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Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Monday, February 11, 2013  Devin Davis, 26, of Chesterfield County, says his life has changed dramatically on June 20, 2012 when his military police company out of Timmonsville was attacked by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Friday, December 07, 2012  Earlier this year, Sgt. Wayne Edmiston and Brooke Charlet entered Springmaid Beach Resort's military wedding giveaway. The couple made the top five, and after posting their "love at first sight" story on YouTube, won the most votes.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Recognizing those who serve our country is the reason we observe Veterans Day. Although Veterans Day was officially Sunday, many events in our area on Monday were focused on thanking those in the armed forces.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  For the third year in a row, people along South Carolina beaches will get a special treat on Independence Day.

Monday, May 28, 2012  The Memorial Day ceremonies came to a close across the Grand Strand Monday evening with Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Days closing ceremony.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  The fourth Honor Flight Grand Strand took off bright and early from Myrtle Beach on May 23, with 88 World War II veterans on board. The men were excited to get to Washington since this was the first time they were going to see the World War II monument.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Story updated: Seven people injured, 2 Navy pilots eject from jet and send fighter careening into apartments, destroying buildings.