Sept. 12, 2024 3rd Go: building community and support for Swamp Fox Airmen In the fighter world, there are traditionally two times during the duty day when fighter jets take off, known as “Go’s.” The first go is in the morning and the second go is in the afternoon. Airmen with the South Carolina Air National Guard have created an organization called the 3rd Go, which has
Aug. 1, 2024 SecAF Kendall visits South Carolina Air National Guard Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing July 31, as part of a senior leader visit.
July 26, 2024 169th Fighter Wing conquers Exercise Caribbean Fox, mastering Agile Combat Employment In a historic first, the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing conducted Exercise Caribbean Fox at St. Croix, July 16 - 24. This large-scale training focused on mastering Agile Combat Employment concepts, preparing the wing for any global challenge.
June 27, 2024 Fox EMBER 24 training exercise expands, goes joint Now in its second year, the Emergency Management Battlefield Expeditionary Response training, also known as Fox EMBER, was bigger and better compared to last year’s inaugural event. Eighteen Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard returned to the McCrady Training Center in Eastover and
May 22, 2024 169th Fighter Wing enhances combat readiness at Sentry Savannah 2024 The 169th Fighter Wing dominated the skies during Sentry Savannah 2024, the Air National Guard's premier fighter integration exercise that recently concluded at the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center. Over 775 participants and 40 aircraft from various units across the Air National Guard, Air
May 8, 2024 169th Medical Group Hosts MEDFLAG 2024: Enhancing Skills and Strengthening Community Partnerships The 169th Medical Group hosted MEDFLAG 2024, a skill-based joint medical training initiative, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, May 2-3.
May 7, 2024 Congresswoman Nancy Mace visits McEntire Joint National Guard Base Congresswoman Nancy Mace visited McEntire Joint National Guard Base, May 5, 2024, for an engaging and informative day alongside the dedicated Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard.
April 25, 2024 Swamp Fox 5k Nature Trail The 169th Fighter Wing unveiled a brand-new nature trail, April 23, 2024, equipped with five workout stations designed to promote outdoor fitness and recreation.
Dec. 18, 2023 Semper Santa The South Carolina Air National Guard is home of multi-capable, combat-ready Swamp Fox Airmen, a fleet of tactical F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, and its very own…Santa.
Nov. 27, 2023 Swamp Fox Airman earns the Bronze Star Medal Master Sgt. Christopher Vine with the 245th Air Traffic Control Squadron, here, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious achievements while deployed to Iraq in 2022, making him the only current South Carolina Air National Guard enlisted Airman to hold this honor.