May 22, 2014, JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The area of behavioral health in the National Guard has changed significantly in the years since 9/11, according to the Army Guard's top behavioral health officer, and continues to change to meet the needs of the force. "I think there is more attention in general to behavioral health for Soldiers and their families," said Army Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
Cyber Warriors Flex Digital Muscle at 2014 Cyber Shield Exercise
May 20, 2014, CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - With cyber attacks occurring more frequently and becoming more complex, the National Guard is stepping up its efforts to defend critical infrastructure networks and develop the next generation of Cyber Warriors. More than 300 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians from 35 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the District of Columbia converged … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Vigilant Guard Enhances Military-Civilian Response to Multiple Disasters
May 16, 2014, FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Hurricanes, train derailments, hospital collapses, cyber attacks and biological events were some of the challenges to overcome in this week’s statewide Vigilant Guard exercise hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard. The exercise was designed to improve interoperability between agencies in disaster situations. With more than … [Read more...]
ANG Unveils New Senior Enlisted Leader Management Office
May 14, 2014, VOLK FIELD COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Wis. (AFNS) - The Senior Enlisted Leader Management Office was unveiled by Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling to the state and wing command chiefs during the annual Command Chief's Huddle held here May 11-12. The office was instituted in order to ensure that Air National Guard senior … [Read more...]
Joint Chiefs: Pay and Benefits Must Remain Competitive
May 12, 2014, WASHINGTON - Budgetary pressures mean military compensation must be scrutinized but service members must get the best support the nation can afford, military leaders told senators May 6. “If we do not act now to rebalance military compensation, we risk future training, readiness and modernization cuts across the joint force,” Army Gen. Frank Grass, … [Read more...]