By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a White House tribute to Iraq War veterans and their families last night to honor them for their service, sacrifice and commitment to nation. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and Defense … [Read more...]
National Guard Car Finishes Second in Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2012) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove the Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet to a second-place finish behind Matt Kenseth in the 54th running of the Daytona 500 -- a Monday night race that finished Tuesday morning at Daytona International Speedway. Ryan Newman finished 21st in the U.S. Army/Quicken Loans Chevrolet after getting collected in an … [Read more...]
White House Recognition Includes National Guard Members
By Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. John Orrell National Guard Bureau WASHINGTON (2/27/12) - Eight National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen are among 78 service members attending the Nation’s Gratitude dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and the first lady on Wednesday. “It's a great honor that eight outstanding members of the National Guard (six Army and two Air … [Read more...]
Stolen Valor Unconstitutional?
On February 22, a federal appeals court in San Francisco began to hear arguements in one of the first cases of prosecution under the Stolen Valor Act. Originally posted Sept. 16, 2011 “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people … [Read more...]
Military Families Can Apply for New Home
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 – More than 100 wounded warriors and military and veteran families will be the recipients of a new home this year, thanks to the generosity of a nonprofit organization and one of the nation’s largest banks. Operation Homefront, which provides emergency assistance to military families and wounded warriors, has teamed up … [Read more...]