South Carolina National Guard

Features South Carolina National Guard

The South Carolina National Guard Soldiers serve both community and country.
Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more.
The Guard always responds with speed, strength and efficiency, helping to defend American freedom and ideals.As a Guard Soldier, your primary area of operation is your home state.
Any governor or the president himself can call on the Guard at a moment’s notice.
Typically, Guard Soldiers live at home, where they can be near friends and family while holding a civilian job.
Drill is scheduled just one weekend each month.
Two-week Annual Training takes place once each year.