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Military Moments
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“The Best Company” at the S.C. Military History Foundation

“God, adrenaline, and my 24-year-old eyesight enabled me to see with no light in that order.” ~ 1LT Frank Walker – Pilot (Rescue) ~ “The Rescue of Lady Ace – 11 Jul...

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Women from S.C. inspire future generations with their remarkable military service.

On October 29, 1978, an Act of Congress disestablished the Women’s Army Corps. Two years earlier, in 1976, women were accepted into the Air Force on an equal basis with...

The Washington Light Infantry reenactors are in formation and saluting the monument at Eutaw Spring Battlefield.
Military Moments
| Marie Goff

South Carolina’s Revolutionary Landscapes Part I: Revolutionary War Sites

“We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.”- Major General Nathanael Greene South Carolina’s Revolutionary Landscapes explores the places where history lives. From battlefields and historic sites to living-history reenactments,...

Biography

My Professional Biography Brigadier General Marie Goff, U.S. Army retired, completed over 37 years of military service in the United States Army and the South Carolina National Guard. In 2010,...

About Me

My passion for adventure and my thoughtful approach to travel have enriched my life in countless ways, guiding me from decades of military service to one of discovery, photography, and...

Home

Hello, My Name is Marie Goff! And I am a Travel Writer, Photographer, and Public Speaker. After retiring from the military, I wanted to keep traveling in the same meaningful...

Flowers strewn along Omaha Beach on the Anniversary of D-Day
Abroad
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Love and Gratitude on the Anniversary of D-Day

‘Vive les Américains!’ Each year on the anniversary of D-Day, people scatter flowers along the Normandy beaches to honor the Troops who landed there on June 6, 1944. This story...

Fort Jackson National Cemetery Wreath-Laying

Ft Jackson National Cemetery Wreath-Laying honors our military service members and symbolizes the circle of life, life’s beauty, and brevity.  

Buddha Dordenma
Abroad
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A Love For Tradition: What Makes Bhutan So Happy

“Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product.” – Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 4th King of Bhutan. High in the hills, what we would call mountains, we traveled to...

Statue of General Francis Marion
South Carolina
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What lies Beyond the Love of Charleston?

The Adjutants General of 54 states and territories set their sights on Charleston for the 2013 National Guard Senior Leaders Conference. I remember the looks on their faces when I...