An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Commentary Search

  • December Chief's Concerns

    Budgetary cuts will effect all GuardsmenWith the United States facing a 19 trillion dollar deficit, the National Guard will see a reduction in benefits and lose important programs such as Tricare Reserve Select in 2016. Between 2000 and 2012, funding for military health care increased by 130

  • December Commander's Corner

    I'd like to start by thanking each and every one of the Swamp Fox family for your dedication, commitment, sacrifice and service over this last year, and in particular, during the recent flood response. I was amazed and humbled by what I witnessed and the numerous correspondence of gratitude I

  • December Retiree's Corner

    We had a larger and lively crowd for the November Luncheon with about 60 folks, including two first-timers- Allie Bacon and Robert (Bobby) Miles and his wife. It was good to have them, and I would love to add some more. So first-timers come on, don't be bashful to come see us. We had Lt. Col. Akshai

  • December Fitness Tips

    What is High Intensity Interval Training?High Intensity Interval Training involves alternating between very intense bouts of exercise and low intensity exercise. For example, sprinting for 30 seconds, then walking for 60 seconds is high intensity interval training. HIIT can be used both

  • December Chaplain's Reflections

    During the month of December, I typically take time to reflect on what has taken place in my life and my family's life over the past year. This is a healthy practice and reminder that each of us need to know where we've been in order to know where we're going.As you take time to reflect and

  • November Commander's Corner

    Let me start by thanking all Swamp Foxes for their dedicated service to our great state and nation--especially in light of the recent flooding. The out-pouring of support, not to mention the blood, sweat and tears, to help our fellow South Carolinians in need was simply astounding. I'm fairly

  • November Chief's Concerns

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It is hard to believe that I am already saying this. Where does the time go? Looking around we see evidence of our lives becoming busier and busier, especially with the upcoming holidays. Some people say it is just a matter of getting older, having more responsibilities

  • November Fitness Tips

    Papaya's Health Benefits Their flesh is a rich orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papaya's seeds are edible, although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter. The fruit, as well as the

  • November Retiree's Corner

    This is odd; there is no Luncheon to talk about? Everyone knows why, the deluge, flooding and rainstorms that decimated the state and Midlands area. To this day, I have 'heard' of only one of our retirees having major house damage and that was Vince Hood. If there are others out there, again, I have

  • November Chaplain's Reflections

    "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news." (Romans 10:15, NIV)Many times we ask ourselves when tragedy strikes, "Why me?" Questions like this haunt our human minds as we seek to reason with the trials of the world. Have you faced challenging times in your life? In the past several