Story by Sgt. Tashera Pravato | South Carolina National Guard | 04.20.2016
Six months after historic flooding devastated parts of South Carolina, many residents are taking time to reflect on the events of those days in early October 2015, while others are still trying to get back to their normal lives. Among those are two South Carolina National Guardsmen, who are South Carolina natives and public servants. The Sirmon twins are just now able to look back on their......
Story by Sgt. Tashera Pravato | South Carolina National Guard | 11.17.2015
South Carolina National Guardsmen from the 122nd and 178th Engineer Battalions conducted preventative maintenance checks and services on their vehicles and packed up their belongings November 17 at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, just in time for Thanksgiving....
Story by Capt. Brian Hare | South Carolina National Guard | 11.14.2015
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., Adjutant General for South Carolina, recognized North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers who supported the South Carolina flood response and recovery efforts in October during a ceremony at Camp Butner, N.C., Nov. 14, 2015....
Story by Sgt. Tashera Pravato | South Carolina National Guard | 11.05.2015
The Soldier stops to wipe the rain from his brow before picking up a shovel to pack dirt, effectively stopping the flow of water across a road destroyed by floodwaters....
Story by Senior Airman Diana Giannetti | 20th Fighter Wing | 10.27.2015
Hurricane Joaquin loomed near the East Coast, bringing a storm that dumped record breaking rainfall on South Carolina for six days, causing severe flooding across the state....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Gary Cooper | 3rd Corps Sustainment Command | 10.23.2015
The 127th Quartermaster Company deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin to purify and distribute water, arriving on Oct. 6. The 127th QM has produced more than 205,000 gallons and has distributed more than 150,000 gallons of potable water since starting 24-hour operations along with their partner unit in Task Force Water, the......
Story by Airman Megan Floyd | South Carolina National Guard | 10.22.2015
U.S. Soldiers from multiple units assigned to South Carolina National Guard's 122 Engineer Battalion, repair a section of Hope Road damaged by floodwaters here, Oct. 22....
Story by 2nd Lt. Tracci Dorgan | South Carolina National Guard | 10.21.2015
As South Carolina recovers from the recent floods, Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard’s 125th Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC) have helped in many ways. Since coming on state active duty orders Oct. 4, they have provided transportation and delivery of more than 5,000 one-ton and small sand bags along with 33,000 tons of gravel throughout the state. Additionally, they have also......
