The South Carolina Air National Guard was formed in December of 1946. The S.C. Air Guard was the first guard unit in the nation to be assigned the F-16 Fighting Falcon and continues to the fly and maintain the most advanced F-16 in the Air Force inventory. The 245 Air Traffic Control Squadron is also a part of the S.C. Air Guard and is co-located with the 169 FW. The Air Guard's Federal Mission is to provide well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.
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State Benefits
The Air Guard offers a regular paycheck, tuition assistance and more. Benefits include money for education through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, a military retirement plan, affordable health and life insurance – even access to free space-available air travel.
STATE BENEFITS
Education Benefits
State Tuition assistance pays up to $4500.00 a semester, $9000.00 a year and $18,000.00 total towards your first Bachelor degree or other qualifying degree program.
Group Insurance
$5,000-$50,000 for member, spouse + dependants w/payroll deduction. Free $5,000 for new enlistees through basic + technical training.
Injury Death Benefits
State Active Duty: Workers' Comp.
Medical Benefits
State Active Duty: Workers' Comp.
Miscellaneous
Auto tags, no extra charge. State employees: 15 days military leave training. 30 days military leave emergency.
Reimbursement
State Active Duty: Approved expenses
State Tax Advantage
Drill pay is state tax exempt. S.C. residents may also qualify for other state tax benefits.
Workers Compensation
Yes
National Benefits
Members of the Air Guard receive a variety of educational and other military benefits.
NATIONAL BENEFITS
Base Post Exchange
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Facilities
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Theater
Yes. Unlimited
Burial Flag
Yes
Commissary
Unlimited use of commissary.
Education Benefits
Federal education benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill are available to most unit members provided they enlist for 6 years. These benefits are available to our members after completion of basic training and technical school. This program is a non-contributory benefit, meaning no payment or reduction in pay is required to receive these benefits. Federal benefits received: Montgomery GI Bill chapter 1606; up to $333 per month to offset college cost of attending college fulltime. Other Air National Guard Education Benefits for members enlisting for six years in a critical skills job may be available based on current incentive programs. These benefits include: Montgomery GI Bill kicker up to $350 per month for full-time college enrollment, Student loan repayment program; up to $20,000 paid throughout enlistment. If you have prior military service and elected the active duty MGIB, you may still take advantage of this benefit up to a maximum of 48 months of combined benefits at the full-time rate. Find more information on the Montgomery GI Bill Rates here.
Legal Assistance
Limited
Military Burial Assistance
Yes
Military Clothing Sales Stores
Yes. Unlimited
Military Death Gratuity
Yes
Military Medical Dental
Medical, only if duty-related
Military Recreation Facilities
Yes
Military Red Cross Assistance
No
Official Library Services
Yes
Pay And Allowances
Basic pay (4 days for working 1 weekend). Non prior service enlisted members will start off between E-1 -E-3 (Airman Basic - Airman First Class). New officers that have never been in the military before start as an O-1 (2nd Lieutenant). Medical Professionals may come at a higher rank based on experience and education. The military pay scale can be viewed here.
Retirement Points
1 per drill period, 2 per day for a drill weekend. 1 per day for annual training or additional active Duty days performed throughout the year. More information can be found here.
Sgli Medical Dental
Yes. Up to $400,000. Nominal fee
Space Available Travel
Continental U.S., to include, Hi, Ak, PR, VI, GU
Survivor Benefit Plan
Yes, with 20 years service, if elected
Transient Billeting
Yes
Tricare Medical Dental
The Member is covered for Duty-related medical Dental conditions through TRICARE Dental Program (TDP), the only dental plan sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) for National Guard/Reserve sponsors and their families. With the TDP, you will enjoy a nationwide network of more than 65,000 participating dentists, high-quality customer service and comprehensive dental coverage designed specifically with you in mind! Find more information on the TRICARE Dental Program here. For Activated or members serving on Active Duty for 30 days or longer medical coverage is provided/available for member and family until completion of Active Duty orders. Coverage continues for 180 days after being released from active status if activated in support of a contingency operation. Find more information on the TRICARE Reserve Select here.
Va Medical Dental
If injury/illness sustained in line of duty
VGLI Veteran Life Insurance
Yes, after retirement
Wearing Of Uniform
As required
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