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South Carolina National Guard In The News
Hartsville Readiness Center Ground Breaking Ceremony [Image 5 of 5]
10/22/2024
South Carolina State Senator Gerald Malloy, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general of South Carolina, National Guard leadership, and local officials came together to break ground at the Hartsville Readiness Center, Oct. 20, 2024, Hartsville, South Carolina. The group participated in the ceremonial dirt shoveling, marking the beginning of the center's full renovation. The project will modernize the facility over the next 10 months, ensuring it remains a valuable asset for both the Guard and the Hartsville community. The ceremony highlighted the importance of this $4.5 million investment in local readiness and service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)
artsville Readiness Center Ground Breaking Ceremony [Image 2 of 5]
10/22/2024
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers, leadership and local-area officials attend a ground-breaking ceremony of the Hartsville Readiness Center, Oct. 20, 2024 in Hartsville, South Carolina. The Hartsville Readiness Center was dedicated October 18, 1980 and will undergo an estimated 10-month total building renovation and cost an estimated $4.5 million. The project aims to modernize the facility for continued readiness and service to the local community. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)
artsville Readiness Center Ground Breaking Ceremony [Image 1 of 5]
10/22/2024
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers, leadership and local-area officials attend a ground-breaking ceremony of the Hartsville Readiness Center, Oct. 20, 2024 in Hartsville, South Carolina. The Hartsville Readiness Center was dedicated October 18, 1980 and will undergo an estimated 10-month total building renovation and cost an estimated $4.5 million. The project aims to modernize the facility for continued readiness and service to the local community. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)
South Carolina National Guard supports emergency response for Hurricane Helene (Engineers)
10/22/2024
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, assist emergency response teams the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Greenville, South Carolina, Sept. 30, 2024. The engineers provide additional, removal, reduction and disposal of debris capabilities to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Helene made landfall on Sept. 26, 2024, in Florida as a category 4 hurricane. The storm caused an unprecedented number of power outages affecting over 1.2 million people in South Carolina, and over 3 million across Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Nearly 100 people were killed across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia (U.S. Army National Guard photo Sgt. 1st Class Roby Di Giovine)
6th Annual South Carolina Run for the Fallen [Image 1 of 5]
10/19/2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stillwell, director of joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Denny, state chaplain, South Carolina National Guard, Staff Sgt. Jimmy Townsend, marketing non-commissioned officer, and Sgt. Josef M. Robinson, commander, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, participated in the sixth annual Run for the Fallen ceremony held at the steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The Run for the Fallen is an organized tribute event where participants begin their journey at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina and run 122 miles to Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Runners will stop along the route at markers with the name of every South Carolinian fallen service member who died as a result of serving from any circumstance during the War on Terror. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
6th Annual South Carolina Run for the Fallen [Image 2 of 5]
10/19/2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stillwell, director of joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Denny, state chaplain, South Carolina National Guard, Staff Sgt. Jimmy Townsend, marketing non-commissioned officer, and Sgt. Josef M. Robinson, commander, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, participated in the sixth annual Run for the Fallen ceremony held at the steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The Run for the Fallen is an organized tribute event where participants begin their journey at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina and run 122 miles to Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Runners will stop along the route at markers with the name of every South Carolinian fallen service member who died as a result of serving from any circumstance during the War on Terror. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
6th Annual South Carolina Run for the Fallen [Image 3 of 5]
10/19/2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stillwell, director of joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Denny, state chaplain, South Carolina National Guard, Staff Sgt. Jimmy Townsend, marketing non-commissioned officer, and Sgt. Josef M. Robinson, commander, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, participated in the sixth annual Run for the Fallen ceremony held at the steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The Run for the Fallen is an organized tribute event where participants begin their journey at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina and run 122 miles to Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Runners will stop along the route at markers with the name of every South Carolinian fallen service member who died as a result of serving from any circumstance during the War on Terror. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
6th Annual South Carolina Run for the Fallen [Image 4 of 5]
10/19/2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stillwell, director of joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Denny, state chaplain, South Carolina National Guard, Staff Sgt. Jimmy Townsend, marketing non-commissioned officer, and Sgt. Josef M. Robinson, commander, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, participated in the sixth annual Run for the Fallen ceremony held at the steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The Run for the Fallen is an organized tribute event where participants begin their journey at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina and run 122 miles to Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Runners will stop along the route at markers with the name of every South Carolinian fallen service member who died as a result of serving from any circumstance during the War on Terror. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
6th Annual South Carolina Run for the Fallen [Image 5 of 5]
10/19/2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stillwell, director of joint staff, South Carolina National Guard, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Denny, state chaplain, South Carolina National Guard, Staff Sgt. Jimmy Townsend, marketing non-commissioned officer, and Sgt. Josef M. Robinson, commander, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, participated in the sixth annual Run for the Fallen ceremony held at the steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The Run for the Fallen is an organized tribute event where participants begin their journey at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina and run 122 miles to Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Runners will stop along the route at markers with the name of every South Carolinian fallen service member who died as a result of serving from any circumstance during the War on Terror. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)
South Carolina National Guard Disaster Relief in Edgefield
10/18/2024
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jay Sirmon, commander, 122nd Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard from Lugoff, S.C. and Maj. Chris Huber, executive officer, from Lexington, S.C., conduct an area of responsibility circulation in Edgefield county. They ensure their Soldiers are doing well and are safe while assessing damage as a result of #Helene. The South Carolina National Guard continues to respond to disaster relief requests for assistance from federal, local, and state agencies. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)
U.S. Army National Guard CH-47F Chinooks fly post Helene relief
10/18/2024
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Det. 1, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, and Bravo Company, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, New York National Guard, flew relief missions across the South-North Carolinas border, aboard a CH-47F Chinook helicopter, during post Hurricane Helene response operations, Western North Carolina. The South Carolina National Guard continues to respond to disaster relief requests for assistance from federal, local, and state agencies. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)
Unlikely team prevent tragedy on I-26
10/9/2024
What began as a routine drive to Charleston, South Carolina, turned into a harrowing encounter on Friday, October 4, 2024, for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cooke and his girlfriend, Haley Heskett. The couple, traveling on I-26 around 3:30 PM, found themselves in a dangerous situation when an erratic driver began swerving unpredictably, endangering others on the road.
South Carolina National Guard responds in Saluda County
10/7/2024
Soldiers and Airmen from the South Carolina National Guard have been activated to provide relief efforts across the state in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
National Guard Soldier helps neighbors in Gaffney through Helene relief efforts
10/4/2024
GAFFNEY, S.C. -- When Tropical Storm Helene hit South Carolina, it brought widespread damage and left communities like Gaffney, South Carolina, grappling with power outages, flooding, and a shortage of basic necessities. Amid the chaos, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Garcia, a Gaffney resident himself, stepped in to serve his neighbors in a unique capacity — both as a protector and a community member.
South Carolina National Guard engineers support local post Helene efforts
9/28/2024
The South Carolina National Guard is supporting local and state agencies as they continue to respond to what Helene left behind.
Rhythms of service: 246 Army Band, South Carolina National Guard
8/12/2024
The South Carolina National Guard is fortunate to have the incredible talent of band members traveling around the state connecting with South Carolinians through music.
SC National Guard: a profound sense of pride in Domestic Operations
8/7/2024
Headquartered on Fish Hatchery Road, in West Columbia, SCEMD director Kim Stinson, has the incredible responsibility of keeping all who live, visit, or travel to South Carolina safe. During an emergency a robust team of representatives from state and federal agencies, all significantly contributing to the wellbeing of South Carolinians congregate at SCEMD to respond.
South Carolina Army National Guard mobilizes to clear obstacles in Bluffton
8/7/2024
The South Carolina Army National Guard's 124th Engineer Company, part of the 122nd Engineer Battalion and 117th Engineer Brigade, was activated on Aug. 5, 2024 for State Active Duty ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The unit, comprising around 15 soldiers, is deploying to Bluffton, SC, to facilitate infrastructure recovery by clearing road and path obstacles. Their deployment includes LMTVs, wreckers, generators, fuel, water, and food supplies to ensure operational effectiveness and community support. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Turner Horton)
South Carolina National Guard heads to Florida as Debby looms
8/5/2024
The South Carolina National Guard is responding to the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in anticipation of a Tropical Storm Debby.
Palmetto Guardian - Episode 170
8/4/2024
On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver aka Hollywood, heads to the field to cover the Child and Youth Program 2024 Youth Camp. She talks with campers, junior/senior counselors and staff about their experience during the week long camp. They dive into their favorite activities, what they look forward to most next year and a little advice to those future first time campers. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the SCNG child and youth programs hosting the youth camp at Camp Bob Cooper. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.