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SOUTH CAROLINA NAVAL MILITIA REESTABLISHMENT

South Carolina Naval Militia

The South Carolina Naval Militia (SCNM) was originally established in 1892 as one of many state maritime forces throughout the country supporting U.S. Naval operations. When the U.S. Naval Reserve was created in 1917 by federalizing the 26 state naval militias, most naval militias were deactivated but many states reestablished their naval militias as a wartime expedient during WWII (e.g., coast watchers).

On July 31, 2003 Governor Sanford signed into law the South Carolina Maritime Security Act of 2003; among its provisions is the reestablishment of the South Carolina Naval Militia (SCNM). South Carolina now joins New York, Alaska and New Jersey as the only federally recognized Naval Militias in the nation. The SCNM will be an experienced and skilled volunteer state maritime force, consisting of U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Reservists (federal duties take precedence) and USCG-licensed merchant mariners with a state-appointed command structure, to support USCG maritime homeland security operations. Several states are poised to follow South Carolina’s lead to create a state force with a focused mission of maritime homeland security.

The war on terrorism mandates additional resources be found to fulfill state requirements in support of maritime homeland security. The South Carolina Naval Militia expands and enhances the region’s coastal security posture and provides support and specialized assistance to government agencies, maritime activities and the citizens of South Carolina. South Carolina’s innovative and proactive action not only serves to provide a greatly-need augmentation pool of professionals who offer their skills to help the Coast Guard, it also enables a segment of highly trained mariners in the state to answer the President’s call to volunteerism in this time of national crisis. —RADM David Shimp (SC)

JOINT TASK FORCE AFRICA is Meadows' newest novel scheduled for release in March 2005.

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JOINT TASK FORCE AFRICA A Navy EP-3E is hit by a missile and before the pilot can recover control of the aircraft four aircrew bail out over West Africa, landing in the middle of an African civil war. It is a fast-pace story as Admiral Holman races to rescue the Sailors before they are killed or captured. "Meadows will keep you turning pages and thinking new thoughts." --Newt Gingrich "Rip-snorting, realistic action-adventure from a man who has been there." --Stephen Coonts "When Meadows' men set sail, it's sure to be a mission like no other." --W.E.B. Griffin "Fast-paced, roller-coaster ride with this exhilarating military thriller. Dynamic writer with a fresh voice in this technical-ridden, yet intriguing genre." --Midwest Book Review "An absorbing, compelling look at America's future. Visionary, scary. Great battle scenes, believable heroes, plus villains you'll love to hate!" --Joe Buff, author Tidal Rip.

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