The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) is the designated state defense force for the state of South Carolina,USA.
The State Guard maintains its headquarters in Columbia. Brigades are located in the cities of Columbia (1st Midlands Brigade and 5th Civil Affairs Brigade), Charleston (3rd Coastal Brigade), and Fountain Inn (2nd Highland Brigade).
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