CENTENNIAL, Colo. (10/2/13) - About 650 full-time Colorado National Guard military technicians have been furloughed without pay due to the government shut down. However, National Guard support to flood relief will continue as scheduled, with state money used to pay the Guard members. The Colorado National Guard relies heavily on the technician workforce to maintain readiness … [Read more...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (9/24/13) - President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 22 - 28, 2013, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The week recognizes the important contributions employers have made in supporting the military service of their National Guard and Reserve employees. "The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve demonstrate … [Read more...]

QUANTICO, Va. (9/20/2013) - Now more than ever, Soldiers, Army civilians, and family members rely on the Internet to work, study, stay connected with family and friends, pay their bills or simply unwind. For criminals, the Internet provides an endless stream of potential targets to be victimized. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually … [Read more...]

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (September 17, 2013) - The 16 Colorado National Guard members and first responders who were unable to evacuate themselves after they were stopped by rising flood waters have resumed their regularly scheduled mission. About 4:20 p.m. Sept. 15, a mix of 51 Colorado National Guard members, Urban Search & Rescue personnel and civilians, along with five pets and … [Read more...]

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (9/16/13) - More than 450 Colorado National Guardsmen and active-duty Army Soldiers have rescued in excess of 2,100 people and hundreds of pets displaced by flooding in Colorado. Active-duty Army Soldiers and helicopters from Fort Carson, Colo., joined the Colorado National Guard in rescue efforts Sept. 13. Additionally, Guardsmen filled nearly 10,000 … [Read more...]