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  • Lt. Col. Walter Hummel, 169th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander

    April Commander's Corner

    Greetings Swamp Fox! As always, I am grateful to every one of you for your continued service and all that you do for our state and nation. It seems every time it is my turn to write a column there is energy around our Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) mission. If you are new to the wing or the Air National Guard, a quick primer: being a Guardsman means
  • Chief Master Sgt. William Clark, 169th Fighter Wing weapons safety manager

    April Chief's Perspective

    I was recently approached while in uniform by a curious older gentleman who observed an arm full of stripes and wanted to ask me a few questions such as my grade, what military life is like, and what was my profession. The final question was the toughest when he asked why I chose to do it for so many years. This one hit me somewhat off-guard for a
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Gray, a chaplain assigned to 169th Fighter Wing, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Feb. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Megan Floyd)

    April Chaplain's Reflections

    Happy Passover and Easter...almost! Passover this year is Friday, April 19 through Saturday, April 27. It is traditionally celebrated on the first Full Moon following the vernal equinox, which is the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Since the Christian celebration of Easter has its roots in the Jewish celebration of Passover, it is celebrated on
  • Michelle Walker, the fitness specialist at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., poses for a photo in the base gym on November 2, 2011. Michelle’s goal is to train, educate and encourage McEntire’s airmen to remain “fit to fight” and excel in the new Air Force fitness standards. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson/Released)

    April Fitness Tips

    Stability Ball Workout to Strengthen Your CoreHere's how to do each move:Oblique CrunchLie on your back and place the ball comfortably underneath your knees with your legs resting on top of the ball.With your hands behind your head and your elbows wide, crunch up to the center, then rotate to the left, bringing your right elbow toward your left
  • U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. Bob Barkalow from the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, is recognized as an honorary Chief Master Sgt., on Oct. 13, 2014 at an unknown location. Barkalow writes the monthly Retiree's Corner for the SCANG's eNewsletter. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)

    April Retiree's Corner

    As usual, we had a resounding March Luncheon with around 50 retirees and spouses breaking bread with their other fellow Retirees. Maj. Ralph Cole, the 169th Force Support Squadron commander was our featured speaker. He enlightened us about himself and the goings on at McEntire. I have repeatedly said if anyone would come to every luncheon they
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Maj. Ralph Cole, the 169th Force Support Squadron commander at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., January 24, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder)

    March Commander's Corner

    We have heard the term “weekend warrior”. Many people love to poke fun at things they don’t understand. When I joined the Air National Guard back in 1993, we were a “strategic reserve”. Following the events of 9/11, that term couldn’t be farther from the truth. The Air National Guard is an “operational reserve”. Over the last 17 years, the 169th
  • Chief Master Sergeant Ronald Peelman, 169th Maintenance Group

    March Chief's Perspective

    Can you believe it is March 2019? Time is screaming by. It seems like it was just last week we were recovering the deployed jets and welcoming the Swamp Foxes back from the latest deployment. Now, as I write this, the 169th Fighter Wing is getting ready for our mid-point inspection later in the year and preparing for a four-day Super Drill in
  • Maj. Christina Pittman portrait

    March Chaplain's Reflections

    “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIVNo matter what life throws at us, we hope we can find the perspective and ability to overcome obstacles. There are many self-help books and resources on living a full and meaningful life. Using
  • Michelle Walker, the Recreational Specialist at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., poses for her photo in the base gym on November 2, 2011. Michelle was hired to work at the base gym to train, educate and encourage McEntire’s airmen to remain “fit to fight” and excel in the new Air Force fitness standards. (SCANG photo by TSgt Caycee Cook)

    March Fitness Tips

    Core exercises you can do anywhereThe best ab exercises are ones that work more than just one part of your abdominal muscles. Yes, there are multiple layers of muscles (plus soft tissue, nerves, and blood vessels) that make up the full abdominal wall. Even though you can't see or feel them all, they're really important to keep your entire body
  • Master Sgt. Daniel Tatum, 169th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant

    March Shirt's Blast

    Welcome to March Drill! Let’s talk about State Active Duty Orders, or SAD.
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