South Carolina Air National Guard Documents

 

Formed in 1946, the South Carolina Air National Guard consists today of more than 1,500 Airmen who work and drill at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. The 2,400 acre base is located about 12 miles east of Columbia. The primary unit of the SCANG is the 169th Fighter Wing. It is comprised of the 169th Operations Group, which include the 157th Fighter Squadron, 245th Air Traffic Control Squadron and the 316th Fighter Squadron (Active Association), the 169th Maintenance Group, the 169th Mission Support Group and the 169th Medical Group. The 245ATCS provides for the base’s air traffic control services and possesses the ability to perform this service at other fixed bases and remote sites. The mission of the 169FW is to maintain wartime readiness and the ability to mobilize and deploy expeditiously to carry out tactical air missions or combat support activities in the event of a war or military emergency. More specifically, the wing specializes in the Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses. The SCANG operates as part of the Total Force of the U.S. military and is fully integrated with the active-duty Air Force to perform its military mission.

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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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