1 / 4Show Caption +Hide Caption –
Army Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a Joint Chiefs of Staff member, visits the South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 12, 2025. The purpose of the visit is to engage with the local leadership, recognize excellence, and observe key operations. Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. Army John T. Raines III accompanied him on the visit. While at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Gen. Nordhaus met with senior leaders from the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard. His visit primarily focused on the 1st Battalion, 151st Attack Reconnaissance Regiment, where he received a mission brief on the unit’s capabilities and ongoing operations. The 1-151st ARB, a premier Apache helicopter attack battalion, plays a critical role in state and federal missions. Gen. Nordhaus’ visit underscored the importance of strong leadership, unit readiness, and the critical missions performed by the South Carolina National Guard. His engagement with Soldiers and Airmen reinforced the National Guard’s commitment to excellence and operational effectiveness at home and abroad.
(Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)VIEW ORIGINAL2 / 4Show Caption +Hide Caption –
Army Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a Joint Chiefs of Staff member, visits the South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 12, 2025. The purpose of the visit is to engage with the local leadership, recognize excellence, and observe key operations. Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. Army John T. Raines III accompanied him on the visit. While at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Gen. Nordhaus met with senior leaders from the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard. His visit primarily focused on the 1st Battalion, 151st Attack Reconnaissance Regiment, where he received a mission brief on the unit’s capabilities and ongoing operations. The 1-151st ARB, a premier Apache helicopter attack battalion, plays a critical role in state and federal missions. Gen. Nordhaus’ visit underscored the importance of strong leadership, unit readiness, and the critical missions performed by the South Carolina National Guard. His engagement with Soldiers and Airmen reinforced the National Guard’s commitment to excellence and operational effectiveness at home and abroad.
(Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)VIEW ORIGINAL3 / 4Show Caption +Hide Caption –
Army Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a Joint Chiefs of Staff member, visits the South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 12, 2025. The purpose of the visit is to engage with the local leadership, recognize excellence, and observe key operations. Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. Army John T. Raines III accompanied him on the visit. While at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Gen. Nordhaus met with senior leaders from the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard. His visit primarily focused on the 1st Battalion, 151st Attack Reconnaissance Regiment, where he received a mission brief on the unit’s capabilities and ongoing operations. The 1-151st ARB, a premier Apache helicopter attack battalion, plays a critical role in state and federal missions. Gen. Nordhaus’ visit underscored the importance of strong leadership, unit readiness, and the critical missions performed by the South Carolina National Guard. His engagement with Soldiers and Airmen reinforced the National Guard’s commitment to excellence and operational effectiveness at home and abroad.
(Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)VIEW ORIGINAL4 / 4Show Caption +Hide Caption –
Army Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a Joint Chiefs of Staff member, visits the South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 12, 2025. The purpose of the visit is to engage with the local leadership, recognize excellence, and observe key operations. Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. Army John T. Raines III accompanied him on the visit. While at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Gen. Nordhaus met with senior leaders from the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard. His visit primarily focused on the 1st Battalion, 151st Attack Reconnaissance Regiment, where he received a mission brief on the unit’s capabilities and ongoing operations. The 1-151st ARB, a premier Apache helicopter attack battalion, plays a critical role in state and federal missions. Gen. Nordhaus’ visit underscored the importance of strong leadership, unit readiness, and the critical missions performed by the South Carolina National Guard. His engagement with Soldiers and Airmen reinforced the National Guard’s commitment to excellence and operational effectiveness at home and abroad.
(Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)VIEW ORIGINAL
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. - Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited the South Carolina National Guard March 12 to engage with leadership, recognize excellence, and observe operations.
Senior Enlisted Advisor John T. Raines III, SEA to the chief, National Guard Bureau, accompanied Nordhaus.
Nordhaus and Raines were welcomed by Col. Shawn Bowes, commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, and Col. Sean Renbarger, deputy commander of the 169th Fighter Wing.
Nordhaus met with U.S. Army Maj Gen. Van McCarty, adjutant general for South Carolina, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jones, deputy adjutant general, Brig. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, director of the joint staff and Gov. Henry McMaster’s nominee for adjutant general, U.S. Army Col. Brian Pipkin, commander of 59th Aviation Troop Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Norris K. McCall, command sergeant major of South Carolina Army National Guard.
His visit focused on the 1st Battalion, 151st Attack Reconnaissance Regiment. The 1-151st ARB, a premier Apache helicopter attack battalion, plays a critical role in state and federal missions. South Carolina is one of two National Guard states with AH-64E Apache Version 6 (v6) models. The other state is North Carolina.
“The Apache helicopter has been a game-changer for our unit, and the AH-64E Version 6 model has taken our capabilities to the next level,” said Lt. Col. Steven P. Seigler, commander, 1-151st Attack Battalion. “As one of only two National Guard states with this advanced aircraft, we’re proud to be at the forefront of Army aviation and to be playing a critical role in supporting both state and federal missions.”
Nordhaus recognized outstanding Soldiers and Airmen by presenting coins of excellence. He also toured the flight facility and had an orientation flight in an AH-64E Apache helicopter.
Following his time at McEntire, Nordhaus traveled to Fort Jackson to meet with National Guard drill sergeants.
Social Sharing