Posts Tagged ‘national’
Army Guard Battles Soldier Suicides
With 2010 suicide numbers slightly above last year's and coming off the worst January on record, the Army National Guard is emphasizing resilience, transition programs and the importance of asking for help. Read the rest here: Army Guard Battles Soldier Suicides
Rescuers to be honored in Navy helo crash
SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — The Army is honoring some of the workers who helped rescue 17 crew members aboard a downed Navy helicopter last month. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Among those being honored for their roles are local firefighters and employees from Snowshoe and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory [...]
Senators Salute National Guard’s Value
U.S. senators applauded the National Guard's domestic and overseas contributions at a Capitol Hill breakfast sponsored by the Senate National Guard Caucus. Read more here: Senators Salute National Guard's Value
Guard Vital to Northcom, Commander Says
The National Guard is a fundamental partner in U.S. Northern Command's mission, Northcom's commander told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Link: Guard Vital to Northcom, Commander Says
Official Addresses Quadrennial Review Concerns
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. Link: Official Addresses Quadrennial Review Concerns
Missouri Air Guard C-130s, Crews Fly to Chile
Two Missouri Air National Guard C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with 47 crewmembers are en route to aid earthquake-ravaged Chile. The rest is here: Missouri Air Guard C-130s, Crews Fly to Chile
Updated Web Site Helps Wounded Warriors, Families
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. View post: Updated Web Site Helps Wounded Warriors, Families
Retreat held in Antarctica as LC-130s depart
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Gates Picks Intelligence Official for New Post
Letitia Long, deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, will serve as the next director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Visit link: Gates Picks Intelligence Official for New Post
Bobsled Teams Prepare for Weekend Events
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. Follow this link: Bobsled Teams Prepare for Weekend Events
