SecAF Kendall visits South Carolina Air National Guard
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, middle, met with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, left, and the Adjutant General of South Carolina Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, right, during a visit at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 31, 2024. The meeting provided an opportunity for high-level discussions on the unit’s recent achievements, including their deployment using the Expeditionary Air Base (XAB) model, and the broader implications for state and national defense strategies. This engagement underscored the collaborative efforts between state and federal leadership in supporting and enhancing the capabilities of the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master. Sgt. Megan Floyd)