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  • August Commander's Corner

    How is the South Carolina Air National Guard able to maintain its status as one of, if not the, number one premiere fighter wing in the Air Force and Air National Guard? How are we able to rise to every challenge and exceed expectations? It is encapsulated in one word…TRAINING.  Effective training

  • August Chaplain's Reflections

    If you’ve watched the Disney movie “Frozen” then you are probably very familiar with the following lyrics in the chorus of the song, “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel which says, “Let it go, let it go, can’t hold it back anymore.”

  • August Retiree's Corner

    We had a great crowd of about 60 folks at our July Luncheon. We had a ‘newbie’ as far as the new Commander of the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron, although he told us he did his basic training at Fort Jackson some 26 years ago, Lt. Col. Richard S. Smith, who also brought along one of his enlisted

  • August Fitness Tips

    Mediterranean Herb Quinoa Salad RecipeThe high nutrient content and anti-inflammatory properties of each ingredient will help boost your immune system and decrease inflammation in your body.I usually make a large batch and eat from it for a few days for lunch. Refrigerate it in the original mixing

  • July Fitness Tips

    Per Airman 1st Class Gannon, one of our Airmen that asked for help:When I got to McEntire on a PT fail, I had to talk to the 1st Sgt., the superintendent, and the commander. Having the stress of having to talk to a person you just met, you want to give a great impression, and yet I had already put

  • July Retiree's Corner

    We had right at 50 folks join in our June Luncheon. Lt. Col. Mike Dunkin, the 169th Comptroller Flight commander, was our featured speaker. He gave us many details about the Air & Ground Expo, plus upcoming events and happenings at McEntire. I have often said if you come to our Luncheons, the

  • July Chaplain's Reflections

    Summer is here and after a wonderfully successful Air & Ground Expo, it is now time for some relaxation and fun! This past year has been packed with activities from deployments, hurricane relief, to the planning and display of our capabilities here at McEntire. Many people from all over the state

  • July Chief's Perspective

    PotentialIn my last two articles we have explored Leadership Qualities and the Keys to Leadership and I stated that cultivating exemplary leadership qualities was a journey. Today I would like to continue that journey with us exploring what I believe are some misconceptions of potential. “Here’s the

  • June Retiree's Corner

    We had about 50-55 folks come seetheir Air Guard buddies and listen to Colonel Keith “Dolph” Miller, the 169thOperations Group commander, during the May Luncheon. Dolph did a fantastic jobbriefing us about the base and the S.C. Guard Expo, which subsequently was agreat affair. Our Luncheon was May