Horry County, SC, USA - March 06, 2025 Brave soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard are throwing everything they’ve got at a raging wildfire. An unidentified U.S. Army Soldier from Company A, 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command, has been spotted hard at work. He’s supporting the South Carolina Forestry Commission and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. They’re tackling the Covington Drive Fire, which has been burning since early March. The action kicked off on March 3, 2025, and it’s all hands on deck. From the sky, it’s a dramatic scene. An aerial view from a South Carolina Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter shows the scale of the blaze. U.S. Army Soldiers from the same battalion are flying these choppers. They’ve been buzzing over Horry County since March 6, 2025, helping contain the fire. The South Carolina Forestry Commission’s latest update is promising. Fire containment has jumped to 55%, and the blaze is holding steady at 2,059 acres. That’s no small feat for a fire this fierce. On the ground, it’s gritty teamwork. First responders are slogging it out, showing real guts. The South Carolina National Guard isn’t backing down either. They’ve said it loud and clear: “We are proud to support partner agencies.” They’re honored to serve the communities where they live and work. Their motto? “Always ready, always there!” This mission is all about endurance and commitment. The soldiers and agencies are in it together, fighting to protect Horry County from the flames.