The South Carolina Military Department (SCMD) consists of the South Carolina Army National Guard, SC Air National Guard, South Carolina State Guard, and State Operations which includes the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy, STARBASE Swamp Fox, and the South Carolina Military Museum.

The South Carolina Military Department is led by Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, the Adjutant General for South Carolina. The Governor serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the South Carolina National Guard.

South Carolina Military Department Website

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  • Tinker Bell 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet about the Curtiss CW-20 transport plane.
  • "Swamp Fox" P-51 Mustang 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet about the P-51 Mustang.
  • O-2A Skymaster 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet about the O-2A Skymaster.
  • Manfred Radius Sailplane 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet about the Manfred Radius sailplane.
  • Hughes OH-6 Cayuse ''Loach'' 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet about the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse helicopter.
  • F-86 Sabre 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2017)
    This is a fact sheet for the F-86 Sabre jet.
  • Periodic History from 1 January to 31 December 1996 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1996)
    A summarized history of the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) for the period 1 January to 31 December 1996.
  • Periodic History from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 1995 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1995)
    A summarized history of the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) for the period 1 January 1990 to 31 December 1995. Chapters cover the Persian Gulf War, the unit's conversion to the F-16C aircraft and the reorganization ...
  • Compilation of Periodic Histories from 1 April 1979 to 31 December 1989 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1989-07)
    This document covers operations, training, organization, key personnel, recognition and awards between 1979 and 1989.
  • S.C.A.N.G. THE FIRST 25 YEARS 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1971)
    This book recounts the 25-year history of SCANG. It reflects on a heritage left by citizen-soldiers in service throughout the world.
  • OPERATION DESERT STORM 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1991)
    This document chronicles the South Carolina Air National Guard's deployment to Al Kharj Air Force Base, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
  • History of the South Carolina Air National Guard and McEntire Air National Guard Station 

    South Carolina State Guard (South Carolina State Library, 1998)
    This heritage pamphlet is designed to inform the reader of the history, organizational development and accomplishments of the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG). The pamphlet contains most significant events and ...
  • PALMETTO GUARD FAMILY MAGAZINE WINTER 2009 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2009)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • PALMETTO GUARD FAMILY MAGAZINE SUMMER 2009 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2009)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • PALMETTO GUARD FAMILY MAGAZINE SPRING 2009 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2009)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • PALMETTO GUARD FAMILY MAGAZINE FALL 2009 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2009)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • Palmetto Guard FAMILY MAGAZINE WINTER 2008 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2008)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • Palmetto Guard Family Magazine, Summer 2008 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2008)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • Palmetto Guard FAMILY MAGAZINE, FALL 2008 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2008)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.
  • Palmetto Guard FAMILY MAGAZINE, WINTER 2007 

    South Carolina Air National Guard (South Carolina State Library, 2007)
    The Palmetto Guard Family Magazine is published quarterly for members of the SC National Guard and their families.

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