War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

After the attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush demanded that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden and expel al-Qaeda for involment. When the request was denied, on October 7, 2001 Operation Enduring Freedom was launched with the United Kingdom as allies.

National Guard | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

"N" is for National Guard. The South Carolina National Guard evolved out of the state’s militia. In 1905 the organized militia was renamed the South Carolina National Guard and in 1916 all state...

Victory by Valor: Shaw Air Force Base, Part 3

Episode 3

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Grades: 8

The three squadrons of the 20th Fighter Wing must be ready for high-intensity combat at a moment's notice. That requires training of typically about 12 hours a day. The planning usually happens the...

Always First: The SC Air National Guard, Part 6

Episode 6

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

In 2006, the Swamp Foxes were preparing for an Operational Readiness Inspection, the most important peacetime evaluation of the unit's combat readiness. The purpose of the exercise is to get people...

Always First: The SC Air National Guard, Part 5

Episode 5

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

The strength of the South Carolina Air National Guard has always been its people. And what has given these people their best opportunity to excel is great aircraft. It started with the P-51 Mustang...

Always First: The SC Air National Guard, Part 4

Episode 4

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Grades: 5 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

In December 1990, Iraq became the new battleground. More than 700 members of the S.C. Air National Gaurd were deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The 240th Combat...

Major Taibe A. Roy | Generations of Heroes

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War in Afghanistan Meet Major Taibe A. Roy. He served in the War in Afghanistan. The interview was done by Andrew Walker from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, S.C. Generations of Heroes was a...

Col. Gordon Johnson | Generations of Heroes

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War in Afghanistan Meet Col. Gordon Johnson. He served in Afghanistan. Interview by Anne Baudette from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered...