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  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Col. Adrian Meyer, commander of the 169th Maintenance Group assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Jan. 30, 2020.

    March Commander's Corner

    Over the past couple of months, I have had the pleasure of attending an Officer Training School and Basic Military Training graduation ceremony. I was very impressed with the professional development of our new officer and enlisted members supporting the total force. In many instances, it was emotional as our newest Airmen saw their families for
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Isaac Carr, assigned to the 169th Mission Support Group at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., February 7, 2020.

    March Chief's Perspective

    As we enter the March RSD, I want to challenge everyone to take a look at their individual readiness and make sure you are taking care of everything within your control of being a mission-ready, 21st Century Airman prepared to deliver agile combat airpower worldwide. In order to accomplish our mission, everyone must take personal responsibility for
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Hopper, first sergeant assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., February 7, 2020.

    March Shirt Blast

    As a First Sergeant, I have seen the effects financial problems can have on Swamp Foxes. Beyond the obvious difficulties in maintaining the physical household, financial issues can cause problems for those who dwell in it. The financial stress and strain can cause physiological issues, fracture relationships, and be a detriment to one’s work
  • 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)

    March Chaplain's Reflections

    March Madness is around the corner and I would like to talk about an important strategy in the game that might get overlooked. It is the strategy of the “timeout” and it has implications for us spiritually. So what can we learn from this strategy?1. Everyone needs timeouts. It doesn’t matter how in shape you are, even if you think you are Super Man
  • Michelle Walker, base fitness specialist

    March Fitness Tips

    There are countless workout styles you've probably heard about over the years, and all of them are meant to help you reach your fitness goals. You may want to increase strength, lose weight, improve flexibility or build muscle. Whatever yours goals are, most exercise programs can help you reach them, as long as you stick to the plan.If you're
  • Retirees from the South Carolina Air National Guard gather for their monthly luncheon at the Fort Jackson NCO Club on Feb. 7, 2020.

    March Retiree's Corner

    Our February Luncheon, we had pretty much a packed house. The NCO Club said we had 66 folks at our Luncheon. I thought we had more like 75 folks. It seemed like it. We had all eight tables filled up, which has eight chairs each, and they were filled up, plus we utilized a smaller overflow table where two people sat. So their numbers of 66 makes
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Maj. Marian Burgess, comptroller assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., June 11, 2019.

    February Commander's Corner

    After over years 20 years of working in Finance at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, I have learned many lessons.  Of upmost importance, is the reality that the “budget talks” and “federal spending budget cuts” headlines on the national news REALLY affect the way that we do business daily. When the new fiscal year is about to begin or has begun
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Jefferson, assigned to the 169th Logistics Readiness Squadron at at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Dec. 19, 2019.

    February Chief's Perspective

    It was always my desire to join the military and serve my country. I was not sure if I wanted to make a career of the military but I wanted to serve all the same. The opportunity presented itself and I enlisted in the United States Air Force. Unfortunately after only serving six months, my mother passed and my dad was deceased ten years earlier. My
  • Portrait of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Carl Clegg, first sergeant for the 169th Mission Support Group at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, October 6, 2019.

    February Shirt Blast

    “I will never leave an Airman behind.” That’s a lofty goal, isn’t it? We’ve all said it many times at basic training or school or just in our minds. We’d like to think that if faced with a terrible situation, we’d rise to the occasion, vanquish the foe and save our wingman. There’s nothing wrong with that. Nothing at all except, many of us are
  • Portrait of U.S Air Force Maj. Christina Pittman, the 169th Fighter Wing chaplain, along with Avalon, the therapy assistance dog for ministry at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, March 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)

    February Chaplain's Reflections

    As we walk life’s journey on the road to discover our purpose and fulfillment, often times we do not see the struggles we face as building blocks that strengthen our spiritual resiliency. There are many options in this world to enlighten and focus our spiritual guidance and practice.  In various religions, there are components empowering us to
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