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Archive: August, 2011

Teenagers face challenges at California National Guard's Grizzly Youth Academy
August 30, 2011 — CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - There's no hospital for miles. No resident surgeons either. But what... MORE

A candidate in the California National Guard's Grizzly Youth Program gets above ground to tie a rope knot July 20, 2011, during an obstacle challenge at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Talking natural disasters with kids
August 25, 2011 — WASHINGTON - I got a call from the school counselor yesterday about my son. An earthquake that had... MORE

The Virginia National Guard's Army Spc. Bradley Dial operates a scoop loader to clear trees from a road after Hurricane Isabel in 2003.

Patriot Award honors outstanding spouse employers
August 10, 2011 — WASHINGTON - When Army 1st Lt. Sean Blacker of the Idaho National Guard was tapped to attend officer... MORE

Obama announces veteran workforce initiatives
August 8, 2011 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama announced a series of administration initiatives to help... MORE

President Barack Obama greets guests, including military veterans, after a speech at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug. 5, 2011. Obama discussed a series of administration initiatives to help America's veterans find employment.

GI Bill changes include actual cost for in-state tuition
August 8, 2011 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to inform veterans of recent changes... MORE

Maine Guard Airmen Exercise Rapid-Response Communications Skills

Louisiana Guard Hosts International Interrogation Competition to Build Readiness

Air Reserve Component Test Center Marks Milestone With F-35 Test Force at Eglin AFB

Texas Guard Members Bolster Border Patrol Efforts along Rio Grande

Washington Army Guard Soldiers Participate in Norwegian Foot March