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Military spouse-led podcast powered by the South Carolina National Guard
1/22/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Military spouses across South Carolina have a new platform dedicated to their voices and experiences with the launch of the military spouse-led podcast ‘Family Guidons’, created by military spouses for military families and powered by the South Carolina National Guard.
South Carolina Guard Member assists woman choking
1/21/2026
What began as a routine lunch at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly transformed into a life-saving event thanks to the quick thinking and decisive action of Sergeant Major Michael Binninger. On August 28, 2025, Binninger and a friend were dining when they observed a man urgently patting his wife’s back.
Continuing a legacy as Pvt. Frey becomes fourth generation service member
1/21/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Surrounded by family, history, and tradition, U.S. Army Pvt. Dylan Frey was sworn into the Florida Army National Guard by his mother, U.S. Army Maj. Karla Evans, South Carolina National Guard in Columbia, South Carolina, July 1, 2025, marking the start of his chapter in a proud, multigenerational legacy of military service.
Brig. Gen. Linda J. Reidel visits South Carolina National Guard Soldiers deployed to D.C.
1/21/2026
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Linda J. Reidel, Assistant Adjutant General of Joint Force Headquarters, accompanied by Lt. Col. Jason G. Cain, Lt. Col. Brunson W. DePass, and Lt. Col. John W. Cummings, visited with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Swampfox during the Safe and Beautiful Mission in Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025. The visit strengthened command presence, boosted morale, and reaffirmed senior leader support for mission operations and Soldier readiness.
Military spouse-led podcast powered by the South Carolina National [Image 1 of 3]
1/21/2026
Cathy Bridgers, wife of retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott C. Bridgers, South Carolina Air National Guard hosts new podcast, Columbia, South Carolina, Jan. 20, 2026. Military spouses across South Carolina have a new platform dedicated to their voices and experiences with the launch of the military spouse-led podcast ‘Family Guidons’, created by military spouses for military families and powered by the South Carolina National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Turner Horton)
Military spouse-led podcast powered by the South Carolina National Guard [Image 3 of 3]
1/21/2026
Charlotte Stilwell, wife of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, the Adjutant General of South Carolina hosts new podcast, Columbia, South Carolina, Jan. 20, 2026. Military spouses across South Carolina have a new platform dedicated to their voices and experiences with the launch of the military spouse-led podcast ‘Family Guidons’, created by military spouses for military families and powered by the South Carolina National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Turner Horton)
U.S. Army Sgt. Cedric Williams stands fast during Change of Responsibility Ceremony [Image 4 of 5]
1/21/2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Cedric Williams holds the unit guidon during a Change of Responsibility ceremony for the Basic Leader Course (BLC) at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 17, 2026. BLC is an intensive course and the first step in leadership training, where Soldiers learn the fundamental skills needed to lead small teams. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ian Doyle)
Basic Leader Course students conduct Change of Responsibility Ceremony [Image 3 of 5]
1/21/2026
U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. Justin Randolph (left), Sgt. Hector Mendoza (middle right) and Sgt. Cedric Williams (right) conduct Change of Responsibility Ceremony during Basic Leader Course (BLC) at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 17, 2026. BLC is an intensive course and the first of leadership training where Soldiers learn the fundamental skills needed to lead small teams. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ian Doyle)
Basic Leader Course student assumes role as class first sergeant [Image 5 of 5]
1/21/2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Randolph (right) assumes role as student 1st Sgt. during Basic Leader Course (BLC) while Sgt. Cedric Williams (left) holds the unit guidon at Camp McCrady, Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 17, 2026. BLC is an intensive course and the first of leadership training where Soldiers learn the fundamental skills needed to lead small teams. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ian Doyle)
Virginia National Guardsman assumes new role as platoon sergeant [Image 1 of 5]
1/21/2026
Virginia Army National Guardsman, U.S. Army Sgt. Faith Wright (center), assumes role as student platoon sergeant during Basic Leader Course (BLC) at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 17, 2026. BLC is an intensive course and the first of leadership training where Soldiers learn the fundamental skills needed to lead small teams. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ian Doyle)
U.S. Army Soldiers and Army National Guardsmen stand at attention during Change of Responsibility Ceremony [Image 2 of 5]
1/21/2026
U.S. Army Soldiers and Army National Guardsmen stand at attention during change of responsibility ceremony during Basic Leader Course (BLC) at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 17, 2026. BLC is an intensive course and the first of leadership training where Soldiers learn the fundamental skills needed to lead small teams. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ian Doyle)
South Carolina Lakota helicopter flies to Mississippi to receive mission-essential upgrades
1/13/2026
The crew of a U.S. Army LUH-72 Lakota helicopter assigned to the 2nd Security Support Aviation Battalion (SSAB), 151st Aviation Regiment, 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, flies above a cloud-layer while in route to a maintenance facility in Mississippi, Jan. 7, 2026. The crew of the aircraft consisted of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officers 4 Josh O’Handley and Caleb Wilkes, both Lakota pilots with the 2-151st SSAB, and Staff Sgt. Ken Burton, who is assigned to the same unit as a non-rated, crew member instructor. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Ken Burton)
South Carolina National Guard participates in holiday celebration [Image 3 of 9]
1/13/2026
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment, 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command, South Carolina National Guard, participate in a holiday dinner while supporting Operation Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful in Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 2025. The event provided an opportunity to recognize service members while they continue to support the operation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Monique Monteiro)
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)
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.