NOVEMBER 13, 2021 - A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said at a Defense Writers' Group breakfast in Washington. The State Partnership Program matches state National Guards with nations. … [Read more...]
NY National Guard Tries Out Army’s New Rifle
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – Across the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers are closing the gap between the reach of the basic Soldier and the highly trained sniper with the Army’s Squad Designated Marksman Rifle. During two days of new equipment training, 30 of the brigade’s Soldiers from New York and Massachusetts learned to operate and … [Read more...]
Guard Soldier First Woman to Graduate Army Sniper Course
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — A Montana Army National Guard Soldier became the first woman to complete the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, Nov. 5. At this time, the military is not identifying this Soldier by name. "We are extremely proud of this Soldier's achievement and recognize that this is a milestone for not only Montana, but the entire National Guard and … [Read more...]
Senior Enlisted Leaders Tackle Challenges Facing Guard
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 – Addressing challenges facing the National Guard and unleashing the collective experience and knowledge of senior enlisted leaders from across the country to identify solutions drove the agenda at the Command Senior Enlisted Leader training forum Oct. 26-28. The annual event, hosted by Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the … [Read more...]
ChalleNGe Academy Gives Cadets Job Skills
OCTOBER 29, 2021 – Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy is reaching beyond academics and offering its cadets vocational job skills and certifications that can help put them on the path to a bright future. "For nearly 30 years, LCA has helped develop young men and women to be a better version of themselves with a focus on education and discipline," said LCA Director Michael Haerr of … [Read more...]