Veterans Upstate Salute Honors Service at Fluor Field

The annual SC Veterans Upstate Salute brought live music, military demonstrations and a vintage aircraft flyover to Greenville's Fluor Field.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Awards

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The SC Veterans Upstate Salute was held Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville, featuring live music, military demonstrations, a vintage aircraft flyover and tributes to veterans. Dozens of exhibitors lined the ballpark with military memorabilia and outreach booths connecting veterans to support resources.

Why it matters

The event gives the Greenville community a chance to thank veterans face-to-face and offers veterans a setting to connect with others who share similar service experiences. It also highlights local support networks available to former service members.

The salute is an annual event, with this year's edition held Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Fluor Field. Exact attendance and exhibitor totals beyond the reported 'dozens' were not disclosed.

The players

Greenville Drive

The Greenville Drive is a Minor League Baseball team that hosts the event at its home ballpark, Fluor Field.

Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown is the president of the Greenville Drive, who said the event gives the community a chance to thank veterans face-to-face.

Randy Merrill

Randy Merrill is an Army veteran and member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association who attended the salute.

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is a veterans group that works to support fellow veterans.

The details

Exhibitors displayed military memorabilia from different wars alongside outreach groups linking veterans to support services. The program included live music, military demonstrations and a vintage aircraft flyover over the ballpark.

Sunday, November 8, 2026: Veterans Upstate Salute held at Fluor Field.
The event is held annually.

Culture Shift

Community tributes like the Veterans Upstate Salute reflect a recurring local practice of public recognition for service members at Greenville's Fluor Field. The annual format places the event within an ongoing pattern of in-person veteran appreciation in the Upstate region.

Greenville residents who want to honor local veterans can attend future annual salutes at Fluor Field. The event also points veterans toward nearby support organizations and resources.

The takeaway

Attending community events like the Veterans Upstate Salute is a direct way to thank veterans in person and learn about the local organizations that support them.