October 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Smoking, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal substances are often considered a crutch for a bigger underlying problem. In the case of returning veterans, it is a historical fact that war and drugs go hand in hand. How then, can we expect a decrease in substance abuse in our military heroes of today? History of War and Drugs As … [Read more...]
Airmen of New York’s 109th Airlift Wing Begin Antarctic Mission
STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCOTIA, N.Y. - October 19, 2015 – The takeoff of the New York Air National Guard's LC-130 ski-equipped aircraft here Oct. 16 marks the official start of the 109th Airlift Wing's 28th season of support to science research at the South Pole. By the end of the month, Airmen and aircraft with the 109th Airlift Wing are expected to be in … [Read more...]
National Guard Bureau Chief Frank Grass Sees ‘Outstanding Work’ of Pennsylvania Troops
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - October 15, 2015 - Army Gen. Frank. J. Grass, the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, came away from a recent multi-day visit to the Pennsylvania National Guard and their top flight training facility, Fort Indiantown Gap, impressed and optimistic for the future. “I wish people could see the … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Soldier Places Second in All-Army Best Warrior Competition
WASHINGTON - October 14, 2015 – The Army announced the winners of the all-Army Best Warrior Competition at a luncheon held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Oct. 12. Taking home second prize for the Soldier category was the Army National Guard’s top Soldier, Spc. Cruser Barnes, from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Troop A, 1st Squadron, 299th … [Read more...]
North Carolina National Guard Helping South Carolina Guard Assist in Flood Aftermath
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. - October 13, 2015 – As historic flooding levels continue to plague the residents of South Carolina, more than 2,541 National Guard assets are working around the clock to aid residents and local agencies. Among them are more than 500 Soldiers and Airmen from North Carolina, who arrived over the holiday weekend. “This mobilization is unique to … [Read more...]