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South Carolina National Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) 12 Mile Ruck B-Roll
12/5/2025
U.S. Army National Guard Officer Candidates complete a 12 mile ruck march as part of their leadership training at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, Nov. 16, 2025.
South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team hoist training B-Roll
12/5/2025
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard and first responders-rescuers with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) conduct search and rescue (SAR) training in Pickens, South Carolina, Nov. 4-6, 2025. SC-HART is a collaborative effort between the South Carolina Army National Guard and the South Carolina State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (SC-TF1), Office of the State Fire Marshal. The South Carolina Army National Guard contributes to the program with instructors, crews, support personnel, and UH-60L Blackhawk and LUH-72B Lakota helicopters. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)
228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade best warrior competition
12/5/2025
U.S. Soldiers compete in the 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, brigade-level Best Warrior Competition, Nov. 7-8, 2025, at Clarks Hill Training Site in Blum Branch, South Carolina. Soldiers competed against one another in a range of physical, mental, and technical events to determine who will represent the brigade at the state-level competition. U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Anthony and Sgt. Courtland Shell will advanced to the state level Best Warrior Competition.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade best warrior competition
12/5/2025
U.S. Soldiers compete in the 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, brigade-level Best Warrior Competition, Nov. 7-8, 2025, at Clarks Hill Training Site in Blum Branch, South Carolina. Soldiers competed against one another in a range of physical, mental, and technical events to determine who will represent the brigade at the state-level competition. U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Anthony and Sgt. Courtland Shell will advanced to the state level Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
251204 - 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment Departure Ceremony [Image 3 of 4]
12/4/2025
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion 178th Field Artillery Regiment, 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command, South Carolina National Guard, begin their mobilization to Washington D.C. in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Dec. 4, 2025. Approximately 300 South Carolina National Guardsmen mobilize to D.C. to assist the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
251203 - 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment Departure Ceremony [Image 1 of 4]
12/4/2025
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment, 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command, South Carolina National Guard, conduct a departure ceremony for their mobilization to Washington D.C. in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, Dec. 3, 2025. Approximately 300 South Carolina National Guardsmen mobilize to D.C. to assist the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, the adjutant general of South Carolina, spoke to the Soldiers and their families about the importance of the mission as well as highlighted the 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment’s training and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team conducts air-rescue and hoisting training in Pickens County [Image 2 of 9]
11/24/2025
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard and first responders-rescuers with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) conduct search and rescue (SAR) training in Pickens, South Carolina, Nov. 6, 2025. SC-HART is a collaborative effort between the South Carolina Army National Guard and the South Carolina State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (SC-TF1), Office of the State Fire Marshal. The South Carolina Army National Guard contributes to the program with instructors, crews, support personnel, and UH-60L Blackhawk and LUH-72B Lakota helicopters. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)
South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team conducts air-rescue and hoisting training in Pickens County [Image 1 of 9]
11/24/2025
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard and first responders-rescuers with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) conduct search and rescue (SAR) training in Pickens, South Carolina, Nov. 6, 2025. SC-HART is a collaborative effort between the South Carolina Army National Guard and the South Carolina State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (SC-TF1), Office of the State Fire Marshal. The South Carolina Army National Guard contributes to the program with instructors, crews, support personnel, and UH-60L Blackhawk and LUH-72B Lakota helicopters. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)
251122-USC Salute the Troops Game [Image 3 of 5]
11/24/2025
U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the South Carolina National Guard participate in the University of South Carolina’s Salute the Troops football game against Coastal Carolina University at the Gamecock park in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 22, 2025. A Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) Wrecker, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR), and flight simulator were used as a static display showcasing South Carolina National Guard capabilities and support. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
251122-USC Salute the Troops Game [Image 2 of 5]
11/24/2025
U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the South Carolina National Guard participate in the University of South Carolina’s Salute the Troops football game against Coastal Carolina University at the Gamecock park in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 22, 2025. A Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) Wrecker, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR), and flight simulator were used as a static display showcasing South Carolina National Guard capabilities and support. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
South Carolina National Guard and the SC Law Enforcement Division team up for cyber exercise
11/14/2025
RALEIGH, N.C. – The South Carolina National Guard's Defensive Cyber Operations Element (DCOE) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s (SLED) Critical Infrastructure Cyber (SC-CIC) Team recently partnered for Operation Tobacco Road (OTR), a major cyber security exercise held September 8-12. Hosted by the North Carolina Cyber Security Response Force (CSRF), the event took place at the Cyber Emergency Management Division’s Operations Center in Raleigh.
South Carolina National Guard supports D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission
11/3/2025
South Carolina National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, D.C., Aug. 18-Oct. 23, 2025. About 2,400 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Ryan Shane Gay)
National Guard Soldiers Promote Cleanliness, Beauty and Mission Readiness
10/27/2025
The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission has brought approximately 2,400 National Guard members together with law enforcement and community partners to enhance public safety and deter crime across the District. South Carolina National Guard troops mobilized to the D.C. area in August and have continued to provide support to the mission while gradually cycling Soldiers back home. While working alongside emergency personnel in the capital and leading the sanitation efforts in our national parks and monuments, S.C. National Guard personnel have also strived to achieve the utmost excellence in physical fitness, weapons qualification, and overall mission readiness.
South Carolina National Guard Engineers deploy to United States Central Command area of responsibility
10/23/2025
NEWBERRY, S.C. − Approximately 130 Soldiers of the South Carolina Army National Guard were honored during a deployment ceremony today, at the Eleazer Arena of Newberry College. They are deploying with the 117th Engineer Brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC).
Staying Sharp and Ready through Training
10/22/2025
U.S. Army Sgt. Jalen Miller, 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, fires on a pistol range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, on Oct. 9, 2025. U.S. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from various states participate in Combat Pistol Qualification to ensure proper training and ability while assisting local law enforcement and emergency services during the DC Safe mission. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Ryan Shane Gay)
Adjutant General joins military commanders in brief to governor
10/2/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard’s top officer joined other military commanders from across the state to brief the governor on military issues.
SC National Guard GO Selected as U.S. Army’s Cyber CoE next Deputy CG
9/29/2025
Brigadier General Linda J. Riedel of the South Carolina National Guard, who currently serves as assistant adjutant general for the Army, has been selected as the deputy commanding general (DCG) of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE). She is expected to begin this dual-hat role in January 2026.
Georgia National Guard Replaces South Carolina Troops in D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission
9/22/2025
Georgia National Guard Soldiers took over the Washington, D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission Friday from South Carolina National Guard troops who spent five weeks supporting local and federal agencies in the nation’s capital.
A chaplain on duty in D.C.
9/19/2025
Foster, a former infantry officer, along with other Soldiers of the 4th, spent two weeks training in the sweltering, August heat of Fort Stewart, Ga. They returned home to their families Friday, Aug. 15 only to get the phone call the next morning telling them to report to their armories on Sunday Aug. 17. They’ve been tasked with helping to make Washington D.C. safe and beautiful. This is a story about what it's like being a chaplain on a short-notice mission to the nation's capitol.
South Carolina Emergency Management encourages preparation during National Preparedness Month
9/19/2025
In the aftermath of 9/11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched National Preparedness Month in 2004. This national campaign, every September, aims to educate and empower Americans to respond to natural disasters or potential terrorist attacks.