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Family Guidons - Ep. 1
1/26/2026
Welcome to Family Guidons, the podcast created by military spouses for military families. In this inaugural episode, we invite you to get to know your hosts and discover what this podcast is all about. As military spouses, we understand the unique challenges of holding down the home front during deployments, state activations, and everything in between. Here, we aim to have honest conversations about the realities of military life—the highs, the hard moments, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Family Guidons is powered by the South Carolina National Guard and serves as a platform for connecting with military families across all branches. Our goal is to cover topics that resonate with you and provide insights from our experiences. We will also feature guests who can offer resources and support for military families. If you enjoyed today's episode and are curious about what comes next, please hit that follow button on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for joining us on this journey with Family Guidons. From the Bluff Road Readiness Center in Columbia, South Carolina, to wherever you may be, we look forward to connecting with you. Until next time!
178th Engineer Battalion responds to Winter Storm Fern
1/25/2026
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, 117th Engineer Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, stage military vehicles and equipment assigned to their vehicle response team near interstate 77 in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Jan. 25, 2026. Soldiers are postured to respond to calls for assistance during Winter Storm Fern, assisting the South Carolina Department of Transportation by ensuring the roadways stay open and accessible, allowing their equipment to perform ice removal operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Timothy Autrey)
678 Air Defense Artillery Brigade responds to Winter Storm Fern [Image 2 of 3]
1/25/2026
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, stage a vehicle recovery team (VRT) in Clinton, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2026. Soldiers are conducting 12-hour shifts at the QuickTrip off highway 54 assisting local law enforcement and first responders with emergency rescue due to Winter Storm fern. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)
678 Air Defense Artillery Brigade responds to Winter Storm Fern [Image 1 of 3]
1/25/2026
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, stage a vehicle recovery team (VRT) in Clinton, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2026. Soldiers are conducting 12-hour shifts at the QuickTrip off highway 54 assisting local law enforcement and first responders with emergency rescue due to Winter Storm fern. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers prepare to respond to winter weather event in Upstate [Image 2 of 12]
1/25/2026
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command (ATC), South Carolina National Guard, prepare to respond to a possible winter weather emergency in Upstate, South Carolina. Following a state of emergency declaration, and consequent state active-duty mobilization, the Soldiers mustered at the South Carolina Army National Guard Readiness Center in Greenville, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The Soldiers will be organized in vehicle recovery teams (VRTs) and prepositioned at critical locations along the main highways in the Upstate during the winter weather event expected for January 24-26, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard photo Sgt. 1st Class Roby Di Giovine)
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers prepare to respond to winter weather event in Upstate [Image 1 of 12]
1/25/2026
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command (ATC), South Carolina National Guard, prepare to respond to a possible winter weather emergency in Upstate, South Carolina. Following a state of emergency declaration, and consequent state active-duty mobilization, the Soldiers mustered at the South Carolina Army National Guard Readiness Center in Greenville, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The Soldiers will be organized in vehicle recovery teams (VRTs) and prepositioned at critical locations along the main highways in the Upstate during the winter weather event expected for January 24-26, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard photo Sgt. 1st Class Roby Di Giovine)
A South Carolina Guardsman serves neighbors beyond his hometown
1/24/2026
This is a Soldier spotlight story highlighting one of the many South Carolina National Guard Soldiers currently activated on State Active Duty in response to Winter Storm Fern.
678 Air Defense Artillery Brigade responds to Winter Storm Fern
1/24/2026
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defence Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, respond to state active duty in support of upcoming winter storm Jan. 23, 2026, in Eastover, South Carolina. Soldiers fueled up vehicles, conducted maintenance, prepared equipment, and established a plan to support the local community. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)
SCARNG Winter Strom Fern Prep
1/24/2026
678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade prepares for Winter Storm Fern.
678 Air Defense Artillery Brigade prepares for winter storm
1/24/2026
678 Air Defense Artillery Brigade prepares for winter storm
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.
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 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)