Story by Master Sgt. Megan Floyd | 169th Fighter Wing | 12.12.2025
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. – A routine Sunday round of golf turned into a heroic rescue mission for Master Sgt. Laura Quattlebaum, a religious affairs airman assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing. On June 30, 2024, Quattlebaum and her husband witnessed a small aircraft crash at Persimmon Hill Golf Course in Saluda County and immediately rushed......
Story by 1st Lt. Nicole Szews | Air Forces Southern | 08.05.2025
U.S. and Colombian forces conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care and CBRN training during Relámpago de los Andes 2025. The medical exchange, part of the 13-year State Partnership Program, enhanced readiness and strengthened the U.S.-Colombia defense partnership....
Story by 2nd Lt. Anthony Highland | Air Forces Southern | 07.29.2025
A powerful demonstration of international alliances and military readiness took flight yesterday as the Colombian Air Force joined forces with the United States to officially kick off Relámpago de los Andes (RDLA) 2025. The Colombian-led exercise brings together airpower, expertise and shared values to enhance security and interoperability in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility......
Story by Master Sgt. Megan Floyd | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.04.2025
A critical infrastructure upgrade is underway at McEntire Joint National Guard Base as the South Carolina Air National Guard takes a significant step toward expanding its ability to support joint and transient air operations. The ongoing project to widen the base’s primary taxiway marks a strategic investment in immediate mission capability and long-term operational flexibility....
Story by 2nd Lt. Nicole Szews | 169th Fighter Wing | 07.17.2024
South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing successfully executed Exercise Caribbean Fox in St. Croix. The exercise focused on mastering Agile Combat Employment (ACE) by rapidly deploying and operating from a limited resource environment. The wing demonstrated proficiency in ACE tactics, including Integrated Combat Turns, and showcased the ability to operate effectively with minimal......
Story by 2nd Lt. Nicole Szews | 169th Fighter Wing | 05.17.2024
The 169th Fighter Wing dominated the skies during Sentry Savannah 2024, the Air National Guard's premier fighter integration exercise that recently concluded at the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center. Over 775 participants and 40 aircraft from various units across the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Active Duty Air Force participated in this exercise, designed to push the......
Story by Capt. Lisa Allen | 169th Fighter Wing | 05.05.2024
Congresswoman Nancy Mace visited McEntire Joint National Guard Base, May 5, 2024, for an engaging and informative day alongside the dedicated Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard....
Story by Capt. Lisa Allen | 169th Fighter Wing | 05.03.2024
The 169th Medical Group hosted MEDFLAG 2024, a skill-based joint medical training initiative, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, May 2-3....
