May we never forget, freedom isn't free. U.S. Army Sgt. John "J.D." David Meador II, 36, of Lexington, South Carolina, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bradford "Brad" Thomas- 30, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Davis Rawl, 30, of Lexington, South

Congratulations Autumn Hughes, who was recognized as a military child whose volunteerism contributed to advancing the American Legion Auxiliary programs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 51st Military Police Battalion, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct training at Fort Stewart. During annual training Soldiers conducted multiple training exercises including ruck marching, mounted patrols and establishing

Congratulations to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brennen Zeigler and Sgt. 1st Class John Jordan, first place winners of the 54th Winston P. Wilson as team South Carolina Alpha! Additional congratulations to Sgt. 1st Class John Jordan for earning first place overall in the Machine Gunner

The 246th Army Band of the South Carolina National Guard brings powerful performances to the stage. Come and enjoy their music tomorrow, July 1st, at the Ellis Performing Arts Center in Latta at 6:30 p.m. and at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington on July 4th at 7:30 p.m.

With the 4th of July just around the corner the South Carolina National Guard reminds our Soldiers, Airmen, civilian employees, and their families to stay safe in and around the water this holiday weekend. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews) #FourthofJuly

"Defense leaders and fellow citizens alike should understand that the Guard’s contributions to American resiliency also build deterrence against potential adversaries." (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Chelsea Smith) To read more click below: defenseone.com/ideas/2025/07/…

Happy Birthday America!

The Texas National Guard was activated yesterday as part of a multi-agency response to severe weather conditions affecting the Hill Country. Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) helicopter search and rescue teams in Martindale deployed to Hunt and Kerrville, Texas. Our Service Members are

Is there any sound more powerful than the roar of a Black Hawk’s rotors? Today, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, and the ESGR team hosted the annual “Boss Lift”. The event offers an opportunity for civilian employers

Today, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Jenkins, assistant adjutant general for Army, took to the skies over South Carolina in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a familiarization flight with the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.

U.S. Army #Soldiers with the 1222nd Engineer Company, SCANG, conducted demolition live-fire training today, at McCrady Training Center as part of their annual #training. Soldiers prepared and detonated linear charges to reinforce demolition techniques and ensure combat readiness.

U.S. Soldiers with the 1222nd Engineer Company, South Carolina #Army National Guard, detonated M18A1 Claymore mines McCrady Training Center. As part of their annual training, Soldiers properly set up and detonated claymores to reinforce techniques and ensure #combat #readiness.

Soldiers assigned to Aviation Troop Command (59th ATC), South Carolina Army National Guard, and volunteers of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) hosted the annual Upstate “Boss Lift” day.

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 174th EN CEC-A, 178th Engineer Battalion, 117th Engineer Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard in conjunction with the Systems Training Integration and Device (STID) team from Fort Leonard Wood, conducted Gap Crossings and Berm Mitigation

U.S. #Army #Soldiers, with the 1st Battalion, 118th #Infantry Regiment, 218th MEB, SCARNG, conducted 120mm #mortar operations during their annual training at Ft. Stewart, Georgia. This training reinforces essential skills and ensures the Battalion remains mission ready. (U.S.

Congratulations to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jonathon L. Norris, Col. Jon P. Alexander, Lt. Col. Susan G. Hughes, and Lt. Col. David D. Fowler on their recent graduation from the United States Army War College!

Engineering excellence across borders! Members of the 117th EN BN (SC National Guard) teamed up with Colombian Navy & Marine Corps engineers for a vital exchange on disaster response & humanitarian aid. This partnership has been strengthening ties between S.C. & Colombia since