April 3, 2018

S.C. National Guard Chief of Staff is inducted to the OCS Hall of Fame

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Ronald F. Taylor, the South Carolina National Guard Chief of Staff, was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at a ceremony that was held Mar. 26, 2018 at the National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Georgia.Induction of military officers into the OCS Hall of Fame is an honor dating back to 1958. Individuals

March 16, 2018

Working Together: South Carolina and Maryland National Guard units test incident response readiness

Story by Capt. Tammy MuckenfussCLARKS HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from the 251st Area Support Medical Company conducted a joint training exercise with Maryland National Guard Soldiers from the 231st Chemical Company March 7-10, 2018.Both companies are part of the C2CRE-B formation; the chemical, biological,

March 13, 2018

South Carolina National Guard's 43rd Civil Support Team receives nationally recognized patch

The South Carolina National Guard’s 43rd Civil Support Team conducted a patch ceremony on Feb. 22, 2018.  During the ceremony, all members were presented with the official Civil Support Team patch worn by most CSTs across the country.  Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, the adjutant general, Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, the deputy adjutant general and

March 7, 2018

South Carolina National Guard prepares for ACRT

SC, UNITED STATES03.06.2018Story by Capt. Tammy Muckenfuss108th Public Affairs DetachmentEASTOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA – In the uncertain and changing global environment of the 21st century, the Army’s philosophy on physical fitness and Soldier health has been evolving. Army leaders realize that changing the culture of fitness in the Army to a holistic

March 2, 2018

Resolute Castle 18 Holds Final Planning Conference in Romania

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES02.26.2018Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Calkins218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania – The 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Forward hosted the final planning conference for Resolute Castle 18 in support of Atlantic Resolve at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Feb. 21-22,

March 2, 2018

South Carolina National Guard partners with first responders to combat synthetic opioids

 WEST COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES02.27.2018Story by Capt. Tammy Muckenfuss108th Public Affairs Detachment  WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers from the 43rd Civil Support Team conducted a multi-agency micro lab training Feb. 20-22, 2018.First responders from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division,

Feb. 23, 2018

S.C. National Guard Announces NCO of the Year

Columbia, S.C. – The Adjutant General for South Carolina, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr, announces U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Oliver of Florence, South Carolina as the 2018 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.This announcement comes after Soldiers from each major command in the South Carolina National Guard competed in the annual

Feb. 23, 2018

S.C. National Guard Announces Soldier of the Year

Columbia, S.C. – The Adjutant General for South Carolina, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr, announces U.S. Army Spc. Raymond Felton of Greenwood, South Carolina as the 2018 Soldier of the Year.This announcement comes after Soldiers from each major command in the South Carolina National Guard competed in the annual Best Warrior

Feb. 21, 2018

South Carolina Soldiers earn Pathfinder wings

EASTOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state came to McCrady Training Center February 2, 2018 with one goal in mind; become an Army Pathfinder.  This is the first year that the course has been held in South Carolina, to specifically train and certify National Guard Soldiers. The Pathfinders Mobile

Feb. 15, 2018

Reed selected as new S.C. Youth Challenge Academy Director

The Adjutant General for South Carolina, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr, announces LaToya Reed as the new South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy Director effective February 2, 2018.This announcement comes with the recent retirement of Jackie Fogel who has served in this position for 25 years.Reed’s previous experience includes working