Today in 1775, the #USArmy was born. Happy 244th Anniversary from all of us here at Boots on the Ground and the S.C. State Guard. We salute you as the #Army Goes Rolling Along!” #TrainedAndReady #SCSGBoots

The Marquis de Lafayette has been called the Rock Star of the #AmericanRevolution. When he arrived in #Charleston, SC on June 13, 1717, the 19-year old dreamed of glory, serving #GeorgeWashington in the American Revolution. When he returned 50-years later, he was celebrated as for being a true American hero. Here is a look at the Marquis de Lafayette from your friends at Boots on the Ground. #History #TrainedandReady #TeamSC

Today in 1987 #RonaldReagan delivered one of the most historic speeches of the #ColdWar. In front of the #BerlinWall he told #Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev “Tear Down This Wall!” 3-years later the Wall was gone and the #USSR was no more. #History

Adopted today in 1776, the #Virginia Declaration of Rights heavily influenced the U.S. Declaration of Indepedence & Bill of Rights. Equality, Freedom of Press, and a well regulated #Militia were central to this important #American document. #History #HistoryMatters #SCStateGuard