SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 - As Hurricane Dorian makes its way along the Florida coast, the National Guard is in place to respond, said Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a Pentagon press conference yesterday. "As I stand here, there are more than 5,500 National Guard members in four states, ready to provide full-spectrum recovery and support to … [Read more...]
Guard Deployed to Help After California Rocked by Quakes
JULY 11, 2019 - Two major earthquakes that hit towns in the Mojave Desert of California July 4 and 5 left behind cracked and burning buildings, a closed highway and burst water lines that prompted call-up of the National Guard to help distribute water and food. The 143rd Military Police Battalion set up an emergency supply distribution point in Trona High School over the … [Read more...]
Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th
JUNE 19, 2019 - Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits. “You have to have a minimum of six years (in service) in order to be eligible to transfer benefits, and after 16 years, … [Read more...]
National Guard Among Top 25 Organizations for Diversity
MARCH 26, 2019 - The National Guard Bureau was recently named one of the top 25 national organizations when it comes to diversity and inclusion. That ranking comes from the Association of Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils, a human resources association that tracks diversity efforts among large-scale organizations. "Being recognized by this national-level … [Read more...]
Part-time Guardsmen Eligible to Receive Full-time Healthcare After Retirement
MARCH 15, 2019 - National Guardsmen and their families do not have to struggle to afford healthcare and can stay medically insured after retirement. Those who serve 20 years or more in the National Guard are eligible to receive lifelong medical benefits for themselves and their families through various TRICARE health plans. These plans offer quality care at affordable … [Read more...]