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  • Tech. Sgt. Justin McKeown, Staff Sgt. Daniel Tatum, Staff Sgt. Scott Westmoreland, Tech. Sgt. Derek Hunter, and Master Sgt. Matthew Williams, fire fighters from the 169th Civil Engineering Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., pose for a photo in front of a fire truck while deployed to Bahrain, 2012.

    Fire Department weathering Bahrain

    The SCANG deployed five firefighters in April for a six-month operation at Air Base Bahrain in an effort to protect Navy assets. The deployed team is responsible for handling potential aircraft emergencies for incoming jets, which could include anything from F16s to Navy P3 sub chasers."Although there are many types of aircraft, we are only
  • Master Sgt. James Compton, Tech. Sgt. Corwyn Goodman, Senior Airman Dakota Havel, Tech. Sgt. Orlando Harris, Tech. Sgt. Clintwan Cooper, Senior Airman Justin White , Staff Sgt. Charles Warfle, Airman 1st Class Jesse Summerlin, aerospace propulsion maintainers from the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., pose for a photo inside the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron hangar August 2, 2012. The 169th FW maintainers are here in support of their unit, which is currently deployed to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)

    Propulsion shop in England for SCANG jets

    An eight-member jet engine maintenance team from the 169th Maintenance Squadron deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April. Their role is to support the Swamp Foxes deployed to Afghanistan when jet engines need rebuilding."Being here in England instead of the states allows for the engines to be
  • Lieutenant Colonel Michael Rose, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission June 7, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16's, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

    Third generation Air Force pilot supporting OEF

    Each sortie U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael "Midnight" Rose flies over Afghanistan he adds to the Air Force's rich history and his family's. As an F-16 pilot currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here, he is the third member of his family to fly in combat for the Air Force. This is Rose's second combat deployment and his
  • Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, the commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, assumes command of the ANGRC from Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the ANG, during an assumtion of command ceremony Aug. 7, 2012, at the ANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, Md. The ANGRC ensures ANG field units are properly resourced to train and equip in support of the state and federal missions across the entire spectrum of militry operations and provide support sustaininbg ANG Airmen

    Brig. Gen. Williams assumes ANGRC command

    Former 169th Fighter Wing commander Brig. Gen. Scott Williams assumed command of the Air National Guard Readiness Center Aug. 7. Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, presided over the ceremony. He said Williams' integrity and leadership were why he was selected for the position and that his background makes him the right
  • Tech. Sgt. Kevin Vaughn and members of the 169th Communications Flight work with personnel from the S.C. Army National Guard on the latest Joint Incident Site Communication Capability package delivered to McEntire.

    Fighter Wing gets communications upgrade

    Two years ago, as part of a continuing effort to make the South Carolina Army and Air Guard more joint, the SCANG linked up with its Army counterparts to form a J6 (communications) team. Its mission is to respond to natural disasters and homeland defense events. During July drill, the SC Army Guard delivered a Joint Incident Site Communication
  • Col. Mike Hudson, 169th Fighter Wing Commander at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., speaks with members of a Colombian delegation during their tour of base facilities July 24, 2012. The visit occurred one day after announcing the State Partnership between South Carolina and the Republic of Colombia. The historic bilateral partnership will promote mutual capabilities, national security objectives and long term stability. (SCANG photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson)

    Partnership extends from Columbia to Colombia

    South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Colombian Vice Minister of Defense Jorge Enrique Bedoya recently signed a partnership proclamation formally establishing a bilateral relationship between South Carolina and the Republic of Colombia in the National Guard's State Partnership Program. The signing and announcement were made during a ceremony at
  • South Carolina Air National Guard Maj. Ian "Chester" Toogood, an F-16 pilot, climbs out of his jet after returning from a mission over Afghanistan on Aug. 5, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., are deployed to KAF in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16's, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson)

    SCANG pilot hits 2,000 hours in Afghanistan

    Another SCANG pilot hit a professional landmark during the current Afghanistan deployment. Maj. Ian "Chester" Toogood hit 2,000 hours in the F-16 on July 15 while providing base defense over Kandahar Airfield."I have been fortunate to be in the cockpit my whole career," Toogood said. "I think it's more memorable to reach it here in combat." Toogood
  • An F-16 with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flown by Major Stephen "Boards" Kaminski, takes off at Kandahar Airfield for a day-time mission over Afghanistan on July 1, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16's, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson)

    Deployed Swamp Foxes urged to remain vigilant

    With the current AEF cycle more than half-way through (at press time), SCANG commanders are recognizing deployed Airmen for their accomplishments and stressing vigilance on the home stretch. Lt. Col. Boris Armstrong, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, said, "With the AEF halfway point behind us, it's a good time to review what we've
  • Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., complete their final night class of the NCO Academy Distance Learning Program, June 7, 2012. They will be attending a final two week in-residence training to complete their PME instruction at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, T.N.. (South Carolina Air National Guard Photo by: Master Sgt. Pelham Myers Jr., RELEASED, 169th FW Public Affairs)

    Distance leraning is closer than you think

    Nine SCANG members graduated from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Tennessee's McGhee-Tyson ANG Base last month. The class of "distance learners" already are back to work at McEntire and the next class of potential graduates commences this month.The Distance Learning Program is a 15-week remote version of the NCOA, which lasts six weeks
  • Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O'Leary, an ammo technician assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares the ammunition rack for missiles that were downloaded from an F-16 Fighting Falcon May 3, 2012. A1C O'Leary is deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16's, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook)

    Airman lives AF core values during first deployment

    Just two months into her first deployment, Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O'Leary is staying busy. While assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) working in line delivery for munitions, O'Leary is living the Air Force's core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Service Before Self at work and off duty. While her day-to-day mission
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