SC National Guard

A Tree for the Fallen ceremony held at the S.C. State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Dozens gather to light a tree for the fallen at the South Carolina State House today. Three families of South Carolina’s fallen service members joined Governor Henry McMaster to remember and honor the Gold Star men and women who died during active duty. According to the South Carolina National Guards Survivor Outreach more than 600 Gold Stars…

South Carolina National Guard and State Guard commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9/11

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina National Guard and the State Guard are marking the 20th anniversary of September 11th. Tuesday, Guard Members from the South Carolina National Guard and the State Guard, gathered to commemorate the attacks. They also highlighted the support roles they’ve played over the past 20 years. Guard officials say it’s important to always remember those…

SC Governor Activates National Guard for Winter Weather Recovery

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster, “There are South Carolinians in need right now, and as always, the National Guard is ready, willing, and able to answer the call of duty and help the brave…

SC National Guard Members Readying for Deployment to Afghanistan

Greenville, SC (AP) Some of South Carolina’s bravest are getting ready for deployment. Sixty members of the South Carolina National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan. They’ll head to Texas Thursday for training for one month. The guard members are part of the 238-th Aviation Unit which includes pilots for six helicopters. They’ll leave for Afghanistan next month. Categories: Local News,…

SC National Guard Assisting in Battle of Wildfires

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina National Guard has fifteen air crew members abs support personnel assisting Pickens Count Emergency responders. They are using helicopters from McEntire to dump gallons of water on hot spots. The Guard anticipate lending their help for the next several days as Upstate officials battle the wildfires. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SC National Guard,…