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  • History of the South Carolina Air National Guard

    Established in 1946, the South Carolina Air National Guard consists of more than 1,500 Airmen who work and drill at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. The 2,400-acre base is located about 12 miles east of Columbia.The base is named for the late Brigadier General Barnie B. McEntire, Jr., the first