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  • March Retiree's Corner

    We had another cold winter day for our Luncheon, but we had about 55 warm hearted people show. Our first timers were a bit different. We were 'invaded' by three of our outstanding Chiefs from the base; State Command Chief Larry Crowson, future Wing Command Chief Stephen Shepherd and my old 240th

  • March Fitness Tips

    Cable Incline Pushdown 1. Lie on incline bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight-flat bar attachment. 2. Grasp the flat bar attachment overhead with palms pronated (overhand or palms down), shoulder width grip and extend arms out in front of you. The bar should be around 2-3

  • February Commander's Corner

    Combat air power-- Global vigilance and forward presence--A sovereign option for our Combatant Commanders around the world. What an appropriate way to kick off 2014 for our Swamp Foxes, demonstrating our combat capability through external validation of our ability to position the force and establish

  • February Retiree's Corner

    We had right at 50 folks show up on a cold winter day, but there was a lot of warmth at our Luncheon. We only had one first timer, Ralph Yoho's wife Debbie, good to have her and any other spouse or family that would like to join us in the future. Gen. Calvin Elam did a fantastic job updating us with

  • February Fitness Tips

    Stay fuller longer with high fiber foods!The Mayo Clinic recommends women have 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day, while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams a day. Fiber has weight loss superpowers! It helps you feel full and slows sugar absorption in your bloodstream. Naturally occurring fiber is better

  • February Chief's Concerns

    What is resiliency? Webster's Dictionary states, "Resilience: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change." That's what we ask of our fighting force, our Airmen, we want them to be resilient. We expect them to withstand any shock without permanent damage to their wellbeing.

  • February Chaplain's Reflection

    "Rising Above the Storm""But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)I recently traveled by plane during a heavy rainstorm. As the plane took off from the Columbia

  • January Commander's Corner

    It is my sincere hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved break over the holidays. As we look to the New Year, we'll soon face the reality of reducing resources--yes, we've already been dealing with that, but I think they'll get even tighter for the foreseeable future. Effectively using our very

  • January Chief's Concerns

    How to professionally develop our enlisted ranks has been a topic of discussion by our leadership both officer and enlisted throughout the National Guard. The future of the South Carolina Air National Guard and our history of excellence in part, is dependent upon how we professionally development

  • January Retiree's Corner

    We had a count of 66 folks show for our December Luncheon, and a merry crowd it was. This time we had two great speakers, Col. Thad Myers, who informed and re-informed us about the Guard Association, and our 'surprise' speaker, Lt. Col. 'Abu' Gandhi, the relatively new 157th Fighter Squadron