Video by Staff Sgt. Danielle Jones | 169th Fighter Wing | 12.04.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing are included in a comprehensive review of the South Carolina Air National Guard's activities, events, and accomplishments during the 2025 calendar year at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, and surrounding areas. This summary highlights the key developments and contributions made by the organization over the past year. (U.S. Air National Guard......
Video by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 09.06.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 169th Security Forces Squadron complete heavy weapons familiarization training at Poinsett Range, Sumter, South Carolina, Sept. 6, 2025. This training prepares 169th SFS defenders for their annual heavy weapons qualification test to assess their lethal and non-lethal capabilities while engaging controlled targets. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman 1st Class......
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Caycee Watson and Master Sgt. Megan Floyd | 169th Fighter Wing | 08.29.2025
This month’s episode covers the tough realities of fiscal year closeout, what to expect during our upcoming four-day super drill, and important updates that affect every Airman. Master Sgt. Josh Pellitier joins us with safety reminders, Dr. Rico Brown, the director of psychological health, shares how laughter supports resilience, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bowen stops by with his......
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Caycee Watson | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.26.2025
U.S. Air Force National Guard and Reserve Airmen from 12 units across several states converge for an emergency management battlefield expeditionary response training exercise at the McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, June 26, 2025. The multi-day Fox EMBER exercise, hosted by the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron, enabled Airmen to develop their skills for chemical, biological,......
Courtesy Video | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 169th Force Support Squadron prepare and serve lunch to Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 7, 2025. The services team is capable of providing nourishing meals to over a thousand Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Julia Szoke)...
Video by Staff Sgt. Danielle Jones | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet pilots and crew chiefs assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, conduct routine flight operations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. The South Carolina Air National Guard conducts routine flying missions in order to sustain effective collaboration between aviators and crew chiefs. (U.S. Air National Guard video by......
Video by 2nd Lt. Nicole Szews | 169th Fighter Wing | 03.01.2025
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron and defenders with the 169th Security Forces Squadron, respond to a simulated casualty during exercise Fox Madness at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, March 1, 2025. Exercise Fox Madness builds deployment readiness by immersing participants in a simulated high-threat environment where......
Video by 2nd Lt. Nicole Szews | 169th Fighter Wing | 03.01.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing base safety office mimic missile attacks with M-18 smoke grenades and projectile ground burst simulators during exercise Fox Madness at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, March 1, 2025. Exercise Fox Madness builds deployment readiness by immersing participants in a simulated high-threat environment where Airmen......
