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South Carolina Army National Guard deputy adjutant general addresses JROTC cadets [Image 5 of 6]
6/20/2025
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jones, South Carolina Army National Guard's deputy adjutant general (DAG), presents individual awards to cadets that attended JROTC Cadet Leadership Course (JCLC) at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC on June 13, 2025. JCLC allowed the cadets to further their training in grueling physical activities including rappelling and physical fitness as well as further developing their leadership skills. Jones serves as the state's DAG and has commanded during national disasters affecting the state including hurricane response and commanded during the COVID-19 task force response.
South Carolina Army National Guard deputy adjutant general addresses JROTC cadets [Image 2 of 6]
6/20/2025
Member of Delta Company, Cycle-1 perform their company motto during the award ceremony of the ROTC Cadet Leadership Course (JCLC) with guest speaker Maj. Gen Jeffrey Jones, South Carolina Army National Guard's deputy adjutant general in attendance at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC on June 13, 2025. JCLC allowed the cadets to further their training in grueling physical activities including rappelling and physical fitness as well as further developing their leadership skills. Jones serves as the state's DAG and has commanded during national disasters affecting the state including hurricane response and commanded during the COVID-19 task force response.
South Carolina Army National Guard deputy adjutant general addresses JROTC cadets [Image 1 of 6]
6/20/2025
Member of Charlie Company, Cycle-1 sound off during the award ceremony of the ROTC Cadet Leadership Course (JCLC) with guest speaker Maj. Gen Jeffrey Jones, South Carolina Army National Guard's deputy adjutant general in attendance at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC on June 13, 2025. JCLC allowed the cadets to further their training in grueling physical activities including rappelling and physical fitness as well as further developing their leadership skills. Jones serves as the state's DAG and has commanded during national disasters affecting the state including hurricane response and commanded during the COVID-19 task force response.
The Palmetto Guardian Episode 173
6/20/2025
On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian, we continue our conversation with Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, the 30th Adjutant General of South Carolina. We delve into the significance of family support in the military, the value of relationships, and leadership insights. Gen. Stilwell shares personal reflections and advice for service members, emphasizing the importance of enjoying and appreciating the present moment in their military careers. He encourages listeners to focus on making a difference rather than solely seeking promotions or higher ranks. Tune in for valuable insights from experienced leaders in the South Carolina National Guard. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Maj. Karla Evans with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.
South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
6/15/2025
Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team flying a UH-72 Lakota helicopter helped rescue an injured hiker alongside partner agencies. (Video by Burke County Rescue)
South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
6/15/2025
Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team flying a UH-72 Lakota helicopter helped rescue an injured hiker alongside partner agencies. (Video by Burke County Rescue)
Whitmire Honors Decades of National Guard Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Former Soldiers and their families, along with community members and local officials, gathered on June 14, 2025, at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen Soldiers who trained within its walls. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of Soldiers who have passed through the Armory since 1961.
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Whitmire Honors Decades of Service with Dedication Ceremony
6/15/2025
Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina was one of the former Soldiers gathered at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls, Whitmire, South Carolina, June 14, 2025. Family members, friends, along with community members and local officials attended. In 1961, Company C, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, consisted of 102 men. Today, Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Rhodes from Clinton and Private 1st Class Billy Joe Tankersley from Greenwood are the only living representatives from the 1961 "Whitmire Guard" unit that once called the Whitmire Armory home. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Karla N. Evans)
Palmetto Guardian - Episode 172
6/13/2025
On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, the 30th adjutant general of the South Carolina. We discuss Gen. Stilwell's vision for the South Carolina National Guard and his strategic priorities for the future. Gen. Stilwell, a Greenville native, has a distinguished military career that began in 1985 and includes numerous leadership positions and deployments. His accolades include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. This episode provides an in-depth look at Gen. Stilwell's extensive experience and insights into the direction of the South Carolina National Guard. Tune in for part one, a compelling conversation about leadership, service, and the future of the National Guard. Join us next week for the continuation of this interview in part two. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Maj. Karla Evans with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.
Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell Assumes Command as South Carolina’s 30th Adjutant General [Image 1 of 21]
5/31/2025
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, former adjutant general of South Carolina, gives his remarks during the change of command ceremony, held at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, West Columbia, South Carolina, May 31, 2025. Stilwell becomes the 30th adjutant general of South Carolina, assuming responsibility for leading the South Carolina Military Department and its nearly 12,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees. As the state’s only constitutionally elected adjutant general, Stilwell now oversees efforts to sustain readiness, strengthen community partnerships, and carry forward the strategic initiatives that define the organization’s future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell Assumes Command as South Carolina’s 30th Adjutant General [Image 2 of 21]
5/31/2025
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, the adjutant general of South Carolina, returns the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Norris K. McCall, state command sergeant major, during the change of command ceremony, held at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, West Columbia, South Carolina, May 31, 2025. Stilwell becomes the 30th adjutant general of South Carolina, assuming responsibility for leading the South Carolina Military Department and its nearly 12,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees. As the state’s only constitutionally elected adjutant general, Stilwell now oversees efforts to sustain readiness, strengthen community partnerships, and carry forward the strategic initiatives that define the organization’s future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell Assumes Command as South Carolina’s 30th Adjutant General [Image 3 of 21]
5/31/2025
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster gives his remarks during the change of command ceremony, held at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, West Columbia, South Carolina, May 31, 2025. Stilwell becomes the 30th adjutant general of South Carolina, assuming responsibility for leading the South Carolina Military Department and its nearly 12,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees. As the state’s only constitutionally elected adjutant general, Stilwell now oversees efforts to sustain readiness, strengthen community partnerships, and carry forward the strategic initiatives that define the organization’s future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
South Carolina Guard to Welcome 30th Adjutant General at Change of Command Ceremony
5/31/2025
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty relinquished command of the South Carolina Military Department to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell during a change of command ceremony, May 31, 2025, at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, in West Columbia.