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McEntire fire fighters demonstrate to Air Combat Command inspectors that they are able to meet objectives and task evaluations during Unit Compliance Inspection

Senior Airman Jason Law, a firefighter with the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., responds to a simulated F-16 ground emergency involving an accidental External Power Unit activation on a landed jet and a possible hydrazine leak during a Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) on February 6, 2011. Firefighters responded to the emergency, chocked, pinned and declared the aircraft was fire safe before removing the pilot and escorting contaminated crew chiefs to be decontaminated and receive medical attention. The exercise demonstrated to Air Combat Command inspectors that fire fighters could meet objectives and task evaluations. ( U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago/Released )
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McEntire fire fighters demonstrate to Air Combat Command inspectors that they are able to meet objectives and task evaluations during Unit Compliance Inspection

Senior Airman Jason Law, a firefighter with the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., ascends a ladder to access an incapacitated pilot in the cockpit of an F-16 during a simulated ground emergency and aircrew extraction exercise during a Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) on February 6, 2011. Staff Sgt. Josh Hammer (left) and SSgt. Justin McKeown secure the ladder as the pilot is rescued. Firefighters responded to the emergency, chocked, pinned and declared the aircraft was fire safe before removing the pilot and transporting him to triage. The exercise demonstrated to Air Combat Command inspectors that fire fighters could meet objectives and task evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Caycee Cook/Released)
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F-16 Fighting Falcon jets assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, McEntire Joint National Guard Base prepare to launch, enroute to an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment to Southwest Asia.

F-16 Fighting Falcon jets assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, McEntire Joint National Guard Base prepare to launch, enroute to an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment to Southwest Asia. The 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, is sending F-16 fighter jets, pilots, maintenance specialists and support personnel overseas for its first major combat operation since 2003, when the unit deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom and flew more than 400 combat missions. The 169th FW is now an "Active Associate" wing. This unprecedented agreement with the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB Base embeds 150 active duty Airmen with the 169th FW to forge an even stronger, more mobile force. Elements of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing began this historic deployment two weeks ago when airmen began departing for Iraq in support of OIF. About 300 169th FW airmen have reached Iraq and await the arrival of these F-16 fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Marvin Preston, 169th FW/PA ? RELEASED)
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McEntire fire fighters demonstrate to Air Combat Command inspectors that they are able to meet objectives and task evaluations during Unit Compliance Inspection

Firefighters with the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., respond to a simulated F-16 ground emergency involving an incapacitated aircrew member requiring extraction from the aircraft during a Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) on February 6, 2011. Firefighters responded to the emergency, chocked, pinned and declared the aircraft was fire safe before removing the pilot and transporting him to triage. The exercise demonstrated to Air Combat Command inspectors that fire fighters could meet objectives and task evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Caycee Cook/Released)
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RELEASED; SMSgt Edward Snyder; NCOIC Public Affairs; Comm-803-647-8316; DSN-583-8316; edward.snyder@ang.af.mil

About 200 members of the 169th Fighter Wing return home Aug. 29, 2010 after a 120-day deployment to Iraq. The 169th Fighter Wing detachment was assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
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A crew chief with the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon

F-16's from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. prepare for takeoff while parts of the runway are under construction, September 23, 2010. Large portions of McEntire's runway were being rebuilt during the summer which caused the runway to shutdown and aircraft were moved to the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), located at Savannah International Airport in Savannah. The runway has reopened again allowing Aircraft to return to McEntire. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago)
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Newly elected SC Adjutant General, MG Robert Livingston, addresses members of the SC Army and Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.

Newly elected SC Adjutant General, MG Robert Livingston, addresses members of the SC Army and Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. (SCANG Photo by: SMSgt Edward E. Snyder, 20 January 2011 - RELEASED)
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RELEASED; SMSgt Edward Snyder; NCOIC Public Affairs; Comm-803-647-8316; DSN-583-8316; edward.snyder@ang.af.mil

About 200 members of the 169th Fighter Wing return home Aug. 29, 2010 after a 120-day deployment to Iraq. The 169th Fighter Wing detachment was assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
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Security Forces personnel from McEntire train with heavy weapons at Fort Jackson

Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Security Forces Squadron from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., spent a day training with their heavy weapons at Fort Jackson's Bastogne Range, September 12, 2010. The training the Airman received was in heavy weapons qualification including M-203, M-240 Bravo, and the M-249. Heavy weapons training is an annual requirement for all Security Forces personnel Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Jorge Intriago)
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Over 200 members of the 169th Fighter Wing return home August 29, 2010, after a 120-day deployment to Iraq.

Family members of deployed 169th Fighter Wing Airmen, greet their Airmen as they arrive to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., over 200 members of the 169th Fighter Wing return home August 29, 2010, after a 120-day deployment to Iraq. The 169th Fighter Wing detachment was assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. While assigned to the 332nd AEW, the men and women of the 169th Fighter Wing generated and flew more than 800 combat air patrol missions over Iraq from May through August. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago 169th FW/PA, August 29, 2010 - RELEASED)
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Awards and Closing Ceremonies for the 169th Fighter Wing personnel and augmentees from various units deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq

Awards and Closing Ceremonies for the 169th Fighter Wing personnel and augmentees from various units deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq held on August 19, 2010, followed by a mass group photo. Members from various units, with their expertise in the Block 30 F-16, deployed to JBB with the 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire to cover an Air Expeditionary Force deployment utilizing Block 52 and Block 30 jets. The 169th Fighter Wing sent F-16?s, pilots, maintenance specialists, and support personnel overseas for its first major combat operation since 2003, when the unit deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom and flew more than 400 combat missions. The 169 FW is now an "Active Associate" wing. This unique agreement with the 20 FW at Shaw AFB embeds 150 active duty Airmen with the 169 FW at McEntire to forge an even stronger, more mobile force. Elements of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169 FW began this historic deployment in early May 2010 when airmen landed at JBB in support of OIF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook)
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McEntire's jets are cleared of ice before takeoff.

SSgt. Randy Greene with the 169th Maintenance Squadron on McEntire Joint National Guard Base clears off the ice from F-16s that are participating in the Governor?s Inauguration fly-over Jan 12, 2011.
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RELEASED; SMSgt Edward Snyder; NCOIC Public Affairs; Comm-803-647-8316; DSN-583-8316; edward.snyder@ang.af.mil

SCANG participates in the Morocco Air Show January 25-28, 2010. (SCANG Photos by Unknown 25-28 Jan. 2010 --RELEASED)
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SCANG Honor Guard

The 2010 Chiefs' Banquet was held at the Fort Jackson, South Carolina NCO Club on 30 April 2010. Men and women of the South Carolina Air National Guard participate in a formal retirement ceremony in honor of thier unit's recently retired Chief Master Sergeants. (SCANG Photo by: MSgt Marvin R. Preston on 30 April 2010 - RELEASED)
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F-16 Fighting Falcon jets assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, McEntire Joint National Guard Base prepare to launch, enroute to an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment to Southwest Asia.

F-16 Fighting Falcon jets assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, McEntire Joint National Guard Base prepare to launch, enroute to an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment to Southwest Asia. The 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, is sending F-16 fighter jets, pilots, maintenance specialists and support personnel overseas for its first major combat operation since 2003, when the unit deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom and flew more than 400 combat missions. The 169th FW is now an "Active Associate" wing. This unprecedented agreement with the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB Base embeds 150 active duty Airmen with the 169th FW to forge an even stronger, more mobile force. Elements of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing began this historic deployment two weeks ago when airmen began departing for Iraq in support of OIF. About 300 169th FW airmen have reached Iraq and await the arrival of these F-16 fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Marvin Preston, 169th FW/PA ? RELEASED)
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Security Forces explains basic marksmanship skills to members of the 169th Fighter Wing.

Staff Sgt Neil Young, 169th Security Forces Squadron points an M-16 while explaining basic marksmanship skills to members of the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, S.C., 28 April 2010. Young a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor teaches the M-16 qualification course to deploying members of the 169th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago, 28 April 2010/Released)
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Airman assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina takes off; bound for Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment.

A chartered DC-10 carrying Airman assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina takes off; bound for Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment. Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing are deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The deployment includes F-16 fighter jets, pilots, maintenance specialists and other support personnel, commonly referred to as an aviation package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston, 169th FW/Released)
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Junior ROTC cadets compete in the Top Gun Drill Meet held at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, S.C.

Airport High School competes in the Fancy Platoon Armed event. The Top Gun Drill Meet is sponsored by the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, SC on 17 April 2010. Over twenty high school JROTC teams competed in this year's competition. (SCANG Photo by: SMSgt Edward E. Snyder on 17 April 2010 - RELEASED)
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South Carolina Air National Guard participates in a base wide clean up to celebrate Earth Day.

South Carolina Air National Guard participates in a base wide clean up to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Many Swamp Fox members help clean up areas around McEntire Joint National Guard Base to show their support for the environment and the base. Lt. Col. Lorinda Keck designs the flower beds behind the Fighter Wing building. (SCANG photo by Staff Sgt. Tracci Dorgan April 22, 2010 -- RELEASED)
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SC Air National Guard Pilot for a Day

Eight year old Deanna "Buzz" Meade and her family toured the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) as part of the unit's Pilot for a Day program. Deanna, who is being treated for cancer, visited the 157th Fighter Wing while escorted by SCANG aircrew. Deanna and her family were given the VIP treatment while learning and experiencing what SCANG personnel go through in a typical day. (USAF Photo by MSgt Marvin Preston, 169th FW/PA)
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