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  • Deployment Reflections

    As I reflect on my South Carolina Air National Guard career thus far, I am in disbelief with how quickly my first four years have gone by. I have been able to accomplish so many things in such a short period of time. Never did I imagine how I would be on my second deployment in less than four years

  • February Chief's Concerns

    Massive changes upcoming to Military RetirementThe 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Obama in November of last year, putting into law a historic overhaul of our current military retirement system.The new retirement plan is known as the "Modernized

  • February Fitness Tips

    Create a workout regime for the New YearSkip the morning scavenger hunt: Prepping the night before only takes a few minutes and helps avoid wasted time frantically searching for the essentials. Do a load of laundry if you need to, and then lay out your outfit so when you wake up, you can slip it on

  • February Retiree's Corner

    We really had a good crowd, about 55 folks showed up for our annual celebration of the many folks who passed away during the year 2015. This included 18 known retirees and active members, as well as 19 former members or folks who had some affiliation with Congaree/McEntire.We had two folks show up

  • February Chaplain's Reflections

    Hello from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia! As I write this, I am preparing for what will be my twelfth Sunday leading services for the base. For me, that will be all four Protestant services, which includes the first Protestant service of the day, held on the flight line, and three in our

  • January Commander's Corner

    Me again? It's only been a year since my previous (Star Wars-themed) SCANG News bloviation, and everyone knows two dozen commanders are eligible for this gig. Just saying (though I'm no mathlete) it seems a bit premature for Public Affairs to task me with another 700-word column. Unless they're

  • January Retiree's Corner

    We had a smaller group for our December Luncheon, probably due to some folks attending Jackie Lemack's funeral service at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, which was held at the same time as our Luncheon. But we still had about 40-45 folks to show. In addition, we had the presence of the wing

  • January Fitness Tips

    Here are a few ways to be gentle to our muscles starting that New Year's workout!!5 Essential Foam Roller Exercises Your Muscles Will LoveDaily rolling is best (ideally before a workout or in the morning on rest days) but you can start with twice a week. Have only two minutes? Roll your hip flexors,

  • January Chaplain's Reflections

    "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)January 2016 now eclipses the year 2015 on the calendar representing that time is passing. There is a future which meets the present each

  • January Chief's Concerns

    Happy New Year and welcome back to Drill! A special "Thank You" goes out to those of you who may be reading this from a deployed location. While I know you understand why what you're doing is important, it doesn't make it any easier being away from your families and friends during the holiday