STARRS board member Bill Connor enters South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame

William “Bill” Connor, a retired Army Infantry Colonel and STARRS advisory board member, was inducted into the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame on June 6. The honor recognizes his military service, veterans advocacy and community leadership, and makes him the first living Citadel graduate in the hall’s history.

Why it matters: - Connor’s induction recognizes a career that spans military service, law, community leadership and veterans advocacy. - The honor also places a living Citadel graduate in the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame for the first time. - STARRS used the milestone to spotlight the kind of leadership it wants associated with military readiness, meritocracy and warfighting excellence.

What happened: - William “Bill” Connor was inducted into the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame on June 6. - STARRS announced the honor from Colorado Springs on July 15, 2026. - Connor is a retired Army Infantry Colonel, attorney, community leader and veterans advocate. - Connor serves on the Board of Advisors for STARRS. - Connor graduated from The Citadel.

The details: - Connor became the first living Citadel graduate inducted into the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame. - The hall of fame honors military veterans who continue to distinguish themselves through service and leadership after their military careers. - Connor’s career has centered on advancing the interests of servicemembers, veterans and military families. - STARRS says its mission is to promote military readiness, meritocracy and the preservation of military excellence. - Dr. Ron Scott, president and CEO of STARRS, called the recognition “richly deserved” and said Connor has spent a lifetime serving something larger than himself. - Scott also said Connor’s integrity, patriotism and dedication to military service continue to inspire the organization.

Between the lines: - The induction reinforces STARRS’ effort to connect its public message to recognizable military leaders. - Connor’s comments frame the honor as a tribute to the many servicemembers, veterans and mentors who shaped his life, not a personal achievement alone. - His remarks also underline a recurring theme in military advocacy: service and responsibility continue after active duty ends.

What’s next: - STARRS is likely to continue highlighting Connor’s recognition as an example of leadership within its advisory ranks. - Connor said he remains committed to supporting the nation, communities and the next generation of military leaders. - STARRS says it will keep focusing on warfighting excellence, readiness, meritocracy and defense of the Constitution.

The bottom line: - Connor’s induction adds a high-profile honor to a career built around military service and veteran support, while giving STARRS a prominent example of the leadership it seeks to champion.