Army National Guard brigade departs from McEntire base for European mission
“Every individual is important and their contributions to the team,” the colonel said. “It really is a team mission.”
McEntire Air base
‘CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY’: New generation of attack helicopters arrive at McEntire National Guard Base
Five helicopters have already arrived at McEntire. They are equipped with Link 16 communication systems which allow for digital communication from the skies.
MILITARY DAY: Statehouse event recognizes SC men and women who serve their country
The major general says the future is not just bright because of military facilities but also the men and women of the military.
Watch: SC Guard Deploys to Kuwait
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More of the Midlands Bravest are headed overseas. Friday 25 soldiers prepared to say goodbye to their loved ones at McEntire Air National Guard base. The unit is headed to Kuwait for a year long deployment. The soldiers are responsible for maintaining AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. Categories: Local News Tags: McEntire Air base
Watch: Update SC Air National Guard F-16’s Collide
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two McEntire Air National Guard pilots are safe Wednesday night and an investigation underway into how the two F-16s collided mid air. Officials at McEntire Air National Guard Base say this is the first accident they’ve experienced in more than 30 years. Officials say the F-16’s collided in the sky above Jefferson County Georgia Tuesday night. “They…
SC McEntire Air Guard finds second F-16 from mid air Crash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina Air National Guard officials continue to investigate a mid air collision of Two F-16 Fighter Jets. Wednesday afternoon Guard Officials announced that the second South Carolina Air National Guard F-16, which crashed during a training exercise, was found around 3:00 p.m. by the Georgia State Patrol with support from the S.C. Civil Air Patrol….
Watch: Midlands Soldiers prepare to Deploy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 60 Midlands Soldiers are preparing to deploy for one year in Kuwait. Family and friends gathered Friday at McEntire Air National Guard base for an emotional and patriotic send off. ABC Columbia’s Beth Roussea reports. Categories: Local News Tags: McEntire Air base, Soliders
