SCANG practices hurricane response with local emergency management

The South Carolina Air National Guard performed a key role in a natural disaster, full-scale exercise conducted here by the S.C. Emergency Management Division, June 2-5. This annual, state-wide exercise tested the coordination and logistical capabilities of federal, state and local emergency

SCANG's EV4 gets new upgrades

If you are a regular resident or visitor of McEntire JNGB, you may have noticed a slight change of scenery near the Morrell Gate. After ten productive years of service, the 169th Communications Flight, Eagle Vision IV (EV4) Mobile Ground Satellite Station has replaced their iconic four-meter

McEntire's ALS program takes Airmen to new heights

The 169th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School here offers a distance learning primary education course to Airmen, offering flexibility in professional development and preparation for increased responsibility and promotion opportunities.The ALS course accelerates qualified Airman through

Multiple changes of command during the May UTA

The South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing and the 169th Operations Group recognized key leadership changes during a formal change of command ceremony, May 3. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Manning retired after 34 years of service to the Air Force and the S. C. Air National Guard and

Swamp Fox defender achieves honors in WPW National Guard marksmanship competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenvyn Lewis, assigned to the 169th Security Forces Squadron here, received the Chief's 50 Marksmanship badge, among other team and individual awards, at the Winston P. Wilson National Guard Championships, May 9, 2014.The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center reported

Multi-service units combine to execute FARP exercise

Approximately 50 Marines assigned to the 273rd Marine Wing Support Squadron, Air Operations Company, Fuels Platoon and Expeditionary Airfield Platoon at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., accomplished a Forward Air Refueling Point exercise with the South Carolina National Guard here, May 14,

Pond site project aims to enhance education

The shelter at the pond site is currently undergoing a much needed facelift by CE personnel, led by the Natural Resource Manager, Clifton McKinney, who has been in that position for the last six years. Although much will be done over the next few years, the building has already received a new metal

Family Day - Swampfox style

More than 2,000 U.S. Airmen and their families from the South Carolina Air National Guard and the 169th Fighter Wing assembled here May 3, for a family day celebration.This event was organized to celebrate the entire Swampfox family for their personal sacrifices during a very busy four-year period.

South Carolina Air National Guard formation photo

Four Swampfox F-16 pilots rack-up more than 17,000 hours of combined flight time