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U.S. senators applauded the National Guard’s domestic and overseas contributions at a Capitol Hill breakfast sponsored by the Senate National Guard Caucus.

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Senators Salute National Guard’s Value

The National Guard is a fundamental partner in U.S. Northern Command’s mission, Northcom’s commander told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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Guard Vital to Northcom, Commander Says

A month after the release of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, a senior defense official directly addressed concerns expressed about the report at a two-day seminar hosted by the National Defense University.

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Official Addresses Quadrennial Review Concerns

Two Missouri Air National Guard C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with 47 crewmembers are en route to aid earthquake-ravaged Chile.

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Missouri Air Guard C-130s, Crews Fly to Chile

Defense Department officials have updated and improved access to the National Resource Directory, a Web site for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

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Updated Web Site Helps Wounded Warriors, Families

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Retreat held in Antarctica as LC-130s depart

Letitia Long, deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, will serve as the next director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

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Gates Picks Intelligence Official for New Post

The three men’s U.S. Olympic bobsled teams — all to be piloted by a current or former National Guard member — are ready for action.

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Bobsled Teams Prepare for Weekend Events

Dozens of veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima and their families gathered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the iconic World War II battle.

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Iwo Jima Vets Observe Battle’s 65th Anniversary

The Defense Department is on track to transition most of its more than 220,000 civilian employees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30, and into the decades old General Schedule, more than a year ahead of the deadline.

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Spring to Mark Start of Personnel System Transition