South Carolina Chapter members Leif Maseng, Chris Carawan, Vern Brantley, Joe Watson, Gerald White, and Dave Hubbard were guests of General Lloyd J Austin, III, Commanding General of United States Central Command, at the change of command ceremony of United States Army Central. Lieutenant General Michael X Garrett assumed command from retiring Lieutenant General James L Terry at the 17 November ceremony at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. US Army Central is the modern designation of the legendary Third Army, best known for its exploits under General George S Patton in Europe during World War II. US Army Central is heavily involved in operations in their 27 nation area of responsibility including Afghanistan and Iraq. The impressive change of command ceremony was followed by a reception in Patton Hall.

(l-r) VBOB Members Leif Maseng 17 ABND, Chris Carawan 106 INFD, Vern Brantley 75 INFD, Joe Watson 75 INFD, Gerald White 2 INFD, and Dave Hubbard HQ ADV SECT COMM ZONE SIG at the 17 November ceremony at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

SC Chapter Members Honored at Halftime

The University of South Carolina’s Veterans Salute at halftime of the 21 November USC-Citadel Game featured several veterans including Major General Jim Chow, Major General Steve Seigfried (associate member of the South Carolina Chapter), Command sergeant Major William D Hain, Chief Warrant Officer Perry Hopkins, and South Carolina Chapter members PFC Leif Maseng and PFC Vern Brantley. Each veteran was presented with a game ball by University President Harris Pastides, Athletic Director Ray Tanner, and Congressman Joe Wilson at halftime and  were the guest of Coach Tanner during the game. They were prominently featured on the scoreboard and were greeted with thunderous applause from those in attendance.