Palmetto Guardian

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian middle school interns, Makayla Simmons, Beechwood Middle School and Keyonna Washington, Ebenezer Middle School spend the day with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office. They experience what it’s really like to work in public affairs and the ins and outs of daily operations. They interview U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Delaney-Gesing, South Car...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office about how to deal with failure. We dive into ways to overcome failure, how it’s not about failing but how you respond to failure and understanding that you are in control of your own path. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Pfc. Ana-Grace Catoe wi...

Ep 131 Building Strong & Resilient Teams On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Ch. (Maj.) John Denny, South Carolina National Guard full time support chaplain and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Powell, South Carolina National Guard full time support religious affairs NCO. We dive into the history of their military careers, what they have to offer service members and their fa...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Bulwinkle, U.S. Army Col. Marion Bulwinkle and U.S. Army Cadet Hayden Bulwinkle, a family trio who serve together in the South Carolina National Guard. We dive into their military family legacy, what it’s like to serve together and what influences lead them to all serve. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Ch...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Command Sgt. Maj. W. Richard Kyzer II, Army National Guard State command sergeant major, about events and training that has happened during the year, what service members can look forward to in the new year, and a holiday message to service members and their families. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Pfc. Ana-Gra...

Ep 129 What Is The STRIVE Program? On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Maj. Karla Evans about the STRIVE program, what it offers to members of the guard, and how aspiring entrepreneurs can attend the six week course free of charge. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Pfc. Ana-Grace Catoe and Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office. 0:...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with retired Lt. Col. Keith Wilson, and his sons Charles and Jack Wilson about their military family legacy, choices that led each member to their own service, and Jack’s accomplishment of being accepted into West Point. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Sgt. Travis Duncan, Start NCOIC and Kristen Riglietti, South Carolina National Guard Suicide Prevention Coordinator about September being Suicicde Prevention Month. We dive into new resources that are available to service members and their families as well as ways to prevent suicide and get the help you need. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Sgt. 1st Class Felicia Penn, Federal Women's Program Manager, 1st Lt. Briana Yancey, State Equal Employment Specialist and Lt. Col. Latasha Oneil, 751st CSSB Battalion Commander about Women’s Equality Day. We dive into the history and evolution of women’s equality, what challenges we still have to work towards and an upcoming event to celebrate...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Jennifer Wolff, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health specialist, and Senior Master Sgt. David Hutterl, South Carolina Air National Guard Electronic Warfare Specialist, about anger management, what resources are out there for service members and how treatment has helped Senior Master Sgt Hutter manage his anger. The Palmetto Guardian...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Jennifer Wolff, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health specialist, Mr. Darryl Hammond, South Carolina National Guard Health and Wellness Coach and Kristen Riglietti, South Carolina National Guard Suicide Prevention Coordinator about Mental Health Awareness and the resources available to service members and their families. If you or som...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Mrs. Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office, about the different types of PTSD symptoms, resources service members and their families can access, and why it’s important to bring awareness year round. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with 1st Lt. Briana Yancey, South Carolina National Guard State Equal Opportunity specialist, and Master Sgt. Delesia Jackson, South Carolina National Guard African American/Black special emphasis program manager, about the significance of Black History Month and why we celebrate. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Mrs. Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office, and Mr. Reese Palmer, licensed marriage and family therapist, about ways to solve marriage core issues and being more observant with yourself. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Sgt. Tim Andrews with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affair...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Audra Harmon, South Carolina National Guard Service Member Family Care Soldier Family Readiness Specialist Lead, and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Eric Gallman, Service Member Family Care senior enlisted advisor, about November being the Month of the Military Family and resources that are out there, as well as events going on throughout the month to ce...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Camille Caldwell, South Carolina National Guard state command senior enlisted leader, about her new appointed position and her goals to break the stigma of mental health and how to integrate Soldiers and Airmen together. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Baker and Spc. Flonasia Neals with the South...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Mrs. Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office, about ways to boost your mental health without contacting a counselor. 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 U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. William R. Kyzer II, South Carolina National Guard state command sergeant major, about September being suicide prevention month, and things we can do to break the stigma. 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 U.S. Army 1st Lt. Shanekqua Holmes, South Carolina National Guard education services officer, and Monica Hirchert, South Carolina National Guard education services specialist, about education benefits and how to apply for tuition assistance. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Baker and Sgt. Tim Andrews with the South Carolina Natio...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Mrs. Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office, and Stephanie Bowman Czeresko, director of programing at the Big Red Barn Retreat, about the Big Red Barn Retreat and the different programs they have to offer to service members, veterans, and first responders. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Baker and S...

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 importance of Independence day and the reopening of the South Carolina Military Museum exhibits’ that have been closed since March of 2020. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chelsea Baker and Sg...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Mrs. Lisa Mustard, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health office, and Mr. Eric Beasley, licensed professional counselor and former service member, about PTSD awareness. 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 Megan Hall, South Carolina National Guard LGBTQ special emphasis program member, and Jennifer Wolff, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health specialist, about bringing awareness to the LGBTQ community, as well as educational resources that are available to service members and their families. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chels...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Megan Hall, South Carolina National Guard LGBTQ special emphasis program member, and Jennifer Wolff, South Carolina National Guard behavioral health specialist, about bringing awareness to the LGBTQ community, as well as educational resources that are available to service members and their families. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Sgt. Chels...

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carl Brown, South Carolina National Guard state safety manager, U.S. Army Warrant Officer 1 James Reaves, South Carolina National Guard safety specialist, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terry Addis, South Carolina National Guard safety specialist, about the 100 days of summer and how to stay safe during the summer mo...