South Carolina National Guard

U.S. Army Maj. Kirk Freeman, a shooter and coach from the South Carolina National Guard was among those who competed and a member of the National Guard Rifle Team.

National Guard Rifle Team Clinches Dogs of War Trophy CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The All National Guard six-person marksman team won the National Trophy, also known as the Dogs of War Trophy, at the National Matches in August. It was only the third time the

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st and 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, conducted training on newly fielded equipment, Aug. 9-11, 2024, at McCrady Training Center in South Carolina.

National Guard Soldiers conduct familiarization training for new equipment COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st and 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Sout...

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U.S. Army Sgt. Conner Reed, from Charleston, S.C. and Spc. Jonah Ritter, from Walterboro, S.C., Bravo Company, 1-118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, assisted civilian emergency response agencies with high water rescue operations in Dorchester, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 2024. The joint agency teams were able to successfully conduct high water evacuation missions, resulting in the safe rescue of 7 civilians and two pets in the area. The South Carolina National Guard remains ready to respond and continues to assist in post Tropical Storm Debby recovery efforts. (Courtesy photos)

U.S. Soldiers with the South Carolina Army National Guard, observe the promotion ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Martin Jennings, command chief warrant officer (CCWO), to chief warrant officer 5, Aug. 9, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. The state CCWO is the primary warrant officer advisor to the adjutant general and their staff. Additionally, the state CCWO represents all warrant officers of the South Carolina National Guard as the branch’s spokesperson for issues related to the warrant officer program. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)

U.S. Army Soldiers, 1050th Transportation Battalion, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard, received the Florida State Active Duty Ribbon from U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alex Harlamor, director of the join staff, Florida National Guard during an awards ceremony, Aug. 6, 2024, at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida. Members of the 1050th were awarded the ribbons for assisting the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Debby. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

South Carolina National Guard Award Ceremony B-roll footage of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 1053rd Transportation Company, Bennettsville, South Carolina receiving Florida State Active Duty Ribbons from U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alex Harlamor, director of the join staff, Florida National Guard during an award’s ceremony, Aug. 6, 2024, at Ca...

Today, nearly 4,000 National Guard members from multiple states continue to support federal, state and local response efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.

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08/07/24 7:05pm Update: Several Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of the Midlands as rain bands associated with Tropical Storm continue to pivot into our forecast area. Please pass along any reports of significant flooding including road closures. Stay safe if traveling and remember turn around, don't drown!

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We are incredibly thankful to the men and women of the South Carolina National Guard for their unwavering support to our community during Tropical Storm Debby. The dedication of these Soldiers has contributed greatly to the safety and well-being of Dorchester County.

On Purple Heart Day, observed every year on August 7, we honor and remember the brave current and former service members who were wounded or killed in action while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-118th Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 108th Chemical Company, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, vehicles tasked with various High Water Evacuation missions in North Charleston, , Aug. 6, 2024. Soldiers tasked with high water evacuation missions will assist local and state agencies to ensure the of communities and the citizens of South Carolina. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)

As Tropical Storm makes its way toward South Carolina, daily updates to the public are important. The Adjutant General for South Carolina, MG Van McCarty briefs the news media on the South Carolina National Guard preparations, August 5, 2024. For detailed information please continue to follow South Carolina Emergency Management Division and visit their website at www.scemd.org.

As Tropical Storm makes its way toward South Carolina, daily updates to the public are important. The Adjutant General for South Carolina, MG Van McCarty briefs the news media on the South Carolina National Guard preparations, August 5, 2024. For detailed information please continue to follow South Carolina Emergency Management Division and visit their website at www.scemd.org.

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1050th Transportation Battalion, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard, mobilized in support of Florida’s request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) process, in anticipation of tropical storm Debby from Varnville, South Carolina, Aug. 4, 2024. U.S. Army Col. Denton Smith, commander, 59th Troop Command briefed Soldiers on safety and provided them with their mission brief prior to their departure. Roughly 70 Guardsmen, 30 high water vehicles with additional support and personnel are ready to support local and state agencies. (courtesy photo)

Today, Governor McMaster issued an executive order immediately activating and deploying South Carolina National Guard Troops to Florida to provide requested assistance in advance of Tropical Storm Debby.

South Carolina National Guard supports Florida as storm Debby approaches As tropical storm Debby approaches, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Orderplacing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty in support of Flor

U.S. Army Sgt. Caleb Jones, South Carolina National Guard Technical Engineers (12T), 178th Engineer Battalion, analyzes data inputted by another team member as part of a practical training exercise using advanced surveying equipment during annual training at McCrady Training Center. The training provided Soldiers with hands-on experience in creating topographic maps by combining fieldwork with classroom training in order to enhance Soldiers' ability and knowledge to prepare them for future construction projects. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Flonasia Neals, 108th Public Affairs Detachment)

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U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A., 1-118th Infantry, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard participated in a session to refresh and strengthen their land navigation skills. Following the classroom training the Soldiers moved to the land navigation course where their individual skills were tested and evaluated. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Calhoun, 108th Public Affairs Detachment) for additional photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scguard/albums/72177720318977026/

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general of South Carolina, presented his coin for excellence to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officers during the Region 1 monthly meeting held in Greenwood, South Carolina, July 16, 2024. The officers were recognized for their work during the recovery efforts of South Carolina Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Porsha Griffin. (Photo by Stephen Hudson, SC Military Department.)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina National Guard, conducted full-spectrum support and live-fire gunnery operations, at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base (JNGB). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brad Mincey)

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 4th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), 118th Infantry Regiment, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, conducted crew gunnery training with the newly fielded Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Packages (SEPs) Main Battle Tank (MBT) Version 3 (V3). The gunnery was conducted during the 4th CAB’s annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The fielding of the Abrams M1A2 SEP V3 MBT to the 4th CAB started in last fall and continued through phases of crew familiarization and gunnery preparation training. Gunnery training and live-firing are essential elements of crew proficiency and unit mission readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1782nd Engineer Company, 178th Engineer Battalion, 117th Engineer Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, returned home from a nearly year-long deployment in support of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). The 1782nd was received by relatives, friends, and colleagues during an informal welcome-home ceremony held at the Platt Springs readiness center, West Columbia, South Carolina, July 2. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe) for additional images: https://www.flickr.com/.../scguard/albums/72177720318436156

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1050th Transportation Battalion, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Air Force, participated in Operation Sustaining Excellence, a joint-training exercise held at Air Force North Auxiliary Airfield, North, South Carolina, June 21, 2024. Operation Sustaining Excellence allowed the two units to showcase their respective capabilities while also emphasizing shared procedure and interoperability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo taken by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)

U.S. Soldiers with the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, conducted tactical convoy training in order to establish a mobile tactical command post, June 8, 2024 at McCrady Training Center, in Eastover, South Carolina. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photos)