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WACH FOX Palmetto Patriots - Alvin King is Veteran of the Year

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

WACH FOX honors veterans with broadcast, Palmetto Patriots: Celebrating our Veterans

Article By: Fraendy Clervaud
Published: November 12, 2024 / Updated November 20, 2024
Source: WACH FOX 57

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — WACH FOX honored our armed forces with a special Veterans Day broadcast titled Palmetto Patriots: Celebrating Our Veterans.

During the broadcast, we highlighted the men and women from various branches of the military across South Carolina. We shared stories from veterans, spoke with military leaders, and presented resources available to all veterans.

WACH FOX would like to extend its gratitude to the following individuals and organizations who contributed to this Veterans Day special:

1. Alvin King , South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran of the Year & Founder Range for Hope

2. CSM Erick Ochs, Fort Jackson Post Command Sergeant Major

3. Major General Van McCarty, SC National Guard

4. Retired Lt. Col Teresa Starks-Legree

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September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

7th Annual King Fore A Day WISTV

Article By: WIS10 Online
Published: Sept 13, 2024
Source: WIS NEWS 10

Range Fore Hope Foundation hosted their 7th Annual King Fore A Day charity event that benefits the entire military community and the entire adaptive community. Sierra Artemus from WISTV was on the course at Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood, SC learning more about the event and caught up with a few people on course. Check out the story and for more information on Range Fore Hope Foundation check out their website (www.rangeforehope.org) to learn more about their programs, services, and the resources they provide to the community.

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F2F, WISTV Fairways To Freedom Golf Event 2024

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024

Fairways To Freedom Chairity Golf Event Raises Money For Veterans 2024

Article By: WIS10 Online
Published: April 5, 2024
Source: WIS NEWS 10

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SC Veteran Of The Year Award accepted by Alvin King with Range Fore Hope Foundation at the SC State House

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Blythewood resident, retired Army Veteran selected as South Carolina Veteran of the Year

Article By: Amanda Cooper
Published: November 11, 2023
Source: Cola Daily

Veterans Day recognizes the service and sacrifice of millions of American men and women on the completion of their uniformed service to the country.

In honoring veterans, the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) announced Thursday that Retired Army First Sergeant Alvin King would be the inaugural South Carolina Veteran of the Year for the 2022-2023 nomination cycle. The award serves as a recognition to honor the remarkable contributions of Veterans in our community, and an Internal Selection Committee selects the individual from among the four Veteran of the Quarter recipients.

King is a 20-year United States Army veteran and founder of the Range Fore Hope Foundation. The nonprofit focuses on facilitating outdoor activities as a positive outlet for active-duty service members, combat and disabled Veterans, and their dependents. Its goal is to assist with overcoming the challenges associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other difficulties faced by Veterans and their families…… read more about this article by clicking the link below

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December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Governor/SCDVA awards first Veteran of the Year for work in healing military families

Article By: Dejon Johnson from WACH News
Published: November 14, 2023
Source: FOX 28 Savannah

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) announced a retired Army First Sergeant Alvin King as the first South Carolina Veteran of the Year for his service in the community.

First Sergeant King, a 20-year veteran, is the founder of a nonprofit, Range Fore Hope Foundation, which creates an outlet for active-duty service members, combat and disabled Veterans, and their families

On Tuesday, King was recognized by Governor Henry McMaster and SCDVA Secretary Todd McCaffrey at the State House, where they presented him with the award…… read the full article by clicking the link below

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SC Veteran Of The Year Award speaking at River Bluff - Alvin King with Range Fore Hope Foundation

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

SC’s first Veteran of Year speaks at River Bluff Veterans Day tribute

Article By: Natalie Szrajer
Published: November 14, 2023
Source: Lexington County Chronicle

About 130 River Bluff High School students participated in a Veterans Day tribute, bringing back an annual celebration that was halted by COVID-19.

The tribute was organized by Michael Burgess, a history teacher at the Lexington school and the lead teacher for River Bluff’s Center for Law and Global Policy, and featured musical selections, historical narrations and South Carolina’s first Veteran of the Year, 1st Sgt. Alvin King of the U.S. Army.

The event was held this year in conjunction with the History Channel’s “Take a Veteran to School” outreach program.

“This is a part of our core values at River Bluff,” Burgess said, referring to citizenship. “It teaches them to value multiple perspectives. It’s our principles and beliefs that unite us. It allows us to honor those who fought for our country and to uphold our dignity.”

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December 19, 2023January 6, 2025

South Carolina’s 1st-ever “Veteran of the Year” announced at State House

Article By: Lee Williams
Published: November 14, 2023
Source: WOLO ABC 25 News

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina’s first-ever “Veteran of the Year” was announced at the State House Tuesday morning.

Of the more than 400,000 Veterans across SC, Army First Sergeant Alvin King (Retired) was chosen for his service, leadership, and impact on the Veteran community.

King was presented the award by Governor Henry McMaster and SC’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs Todd McCaffrey.

“Among these hundreds of thousands of Veterans, we are incredibly fortunate to have a select few emerge as truly phenomenal servants to their fellow Veterans and their state. The SC Dept. of Veterans Affairs realized that we have both an opportunity and an obligation to highlight Veterans that do so much for others,” says McCaffrey.

King’s resume includes eight combat tours, multiple humanitarian missions, and service in conventional and Special Operations Forces during his time in the Army.

“I served my country for 20 years. It was an honor, and in retirement, I decided to continue to serve and give back, not only to my fellow brothers and sisters in arms, but to their family members as well as anybody connected to military service,” King says.

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SC Veteran Of The Year Award - Alvin King with Range Fore Hope Foundation -

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Governor/SCDVA awards first Veteran of the Year for work in healing military families

Article By: Dejon Johnson
Published: November 14th, 2023
Source: WACH ABC 15 NEWS

On Tuesday, King was recognized by Governor Henry McMaster and SCDVA Secretary Todd McCaffrey at the State House, where they presented him with the award.

Range Fore Hope is a golf-centered program that King said creates resources for military families that didn’t exist before……. read more by clicking the link below