Palmetto Guardian

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Ivey Hatfield, South Carolina National Guard risk reduction coordinator, Ruth Ellis, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health contractor, and her daughter, Macie. They talk about what Red Ribbon Week is and how to get help or information on substance abuse. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Tim Andrews with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Steve Szabo, U.S. Army Sgt. James Murray, and U.S. Army Spc. Jefferson Dill, all with the 135th Cyber Security Company, South Carolina National Guard, about Cyber Awareness Month and what cyber is. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Spc. David Erskine with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with John Freeman, South Carolina Military Museum weapons curator, and Heather McPherson, South Carolina Military Museum curator of history, about the new exhibit displaying artifacts and history about Victory over Japan Day. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Tim Andrews and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Ch. (Maj.) John Denny, South Carolina National Guard fulltime support chaplain, and U.S. Army Ch. (Capt.) Jason Strong, South Carolina National Guard fulltime support chaplain, about being humble, going through tough times, and how dealing with difficult situations isn’t a sign of weakness. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Baker and Sgt. Tim Andrews with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Kim McLeod, Public Information Coordinator with South Carolina Emergency Management Division, about the 2020 hurricane season and what to expect with the current COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about ways to create an emergency plan and tools you can use to keep all your information in one location. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Tim Andrews and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Ivey Hatfield, South Carolina National Guard Risk Reduction coordinator, about September being suicide awareness month. She talks about signs to look out for, resources you can reach out to, and ways you can have that difficult conversation with someone you feel needs help. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Tim Andrews and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with John Freeman, South Carolina Military Museum weapons curator, and Heather McPherson, South Carolina Military Museum curator of history, about a new exhibit that will be opening in the South Carolina Military Museum. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Spc. David Erskine and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with members of the South Carolina National Guard Safety Office about various topics and information to stay safe during hurricane season and back-to-school.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with retired U.S. Army Col. Frank Chapman, former McCrady Training Center training site manager, and retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Curtis Hallman Jr., current McCrady Training Center maintenance manager, about the history of the South Carolina National Guard McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina and the hard work and dedication it took to get the training site to what it is today. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Spc. David Erskine and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gentry, Tennessee National Guard state command sergeant major, as well as U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers, Kentucky National Guard state command sergeant major, about their experience of The Best Warrior Competition Region III. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Spc. David Erskine with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.