https://www.nationalguard.mil National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:18:28 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:55:46 GMT https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/613177/back-to-school-tools-for-military-families/ WASHINGTON - Summer vacation should never end, says every kid, and it’s hard to blame them. But,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Aug/11/2001271165/150/150/0/150811-A-YG824-003.JPG' alt='Many resources are available through the Military OneSource to assist military families at back-to-school time.' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:18:28 GMT Rosemary Freitas Williams https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/613177/back-to-school-tools-for-military-families/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/600512/dod-sends-blended-military-retirement-proposal-to-congress/ WASHINGTON - A Defense Department proposal submitted to Congress on June 10 would create what<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jun/16/2001065731/150/150/0/150616-A-YG824-003.JPG' alt='The 142nd Fighter Wing commander Col. Rick Wedan presents the Certificate of Retirement to Lt. Col. Steve Beauchamp during his retirement ceremony in Portland, Oregon, in 2013. A new military retirement proposal has been presented to Congress.' /> <br /> Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT John D. Banusiewicz https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/600512/dod-sends-blended-military-retirement-proposal-to-congress/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/588203/first-employment-symposium-held-for-national-guard-spouses/ WASHINGTON - Like spouses of service members from other services, those of National Guard Soldiers<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/May/11/2001046726/150/150/0/150511-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='The National Guard Bureau recently hosted a jobs event for Guard spouses. In this photo, an Army Reserve Soldier speaking with a recruiter during the Hire Our Heroes job fair the New York National Guard hosted at the Farmingdale Armed Forces Reserve Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.' /> <br /> Mon, 11 May 2015 12:42:00 GMT National Guard Bureau https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/588203/first-employment-symposium-held-for-national-guard-spouses/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/583233/month-of-the-military-child-in-april-recognizes-young-family-members/ WASHINGTON - To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/01/2001033753/150/150/0/150401-A-YG824-002.JPG' alt='Military families and friends joined the Michigan National Guard Family Programs staff and the Easter bunny for an egg hunt at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing, Michigan, on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in 1986 designated each April as &quot;The Month of the Military Child&quot; as a way to recognize contributions that the military child makes as their parent or parents serve our states and nation.' /> <br /> Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:50:00 GMT Amaani Lyle https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/583233/month-of-the-military-child-in-april-recognizes-young-family-members/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/582030/guard-family-support-programs-facing-new-challenges/ ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard Bureau family support program officials here don't hesitate to point<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/31/2001033400/150/150/0/150331-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Robin Gorsuch, the state youth coordinator for the Wyoming National Guard, far right, speaks with a youth program participant, while other children of military families go fishing at a youth camp, August 2011. Although deployments have gone down, family program support officials don’t see a correlated decrease in the need for services.' /> <br /> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:45:00 GMT Army Maj. Kenneth Ola https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/582030/guard-family-support-programs-facing-new-challenges/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/581585/communities-band-together-to-support-national-guard-families/ ARLINGTON, Va. - When Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sean Durkee, a Soldier with the Massachusetts Army<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/26/2001027820/150/150/0/150326-A-YG824-002.JPG' alt='Snow shoveling, such as this shown in Massachusetts last month, was just one way someone in a community helped a National Guard family in a time of need. Community-based family service programs are an important component in a Citizen-Soldier&#39;s family.' /> <br /> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:49:00 GMT Army Maj. Kenneth Ola https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/581585/communities-band-together-to-support-national-guard-families/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/580058/army-national-guard-piloting-teen-resiliency-programs/ A pilot program designed to bolster the resiliency of Army National Guard teens and build positive methods of coping with stress is underway in 19 states.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/10/2001023275/150/150/0/150310-A-YG824-003.JPG' alt='Jameson McCaffrie, left, talks with Emma Scholtes and other members of the Army National Guard Teen Panel during the panel’s quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 2014. At the state level, teen panelists like McCaffrie are participating in a teen resiliency pilot program in 19 states. ' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:41:00 GMT Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Darron Salzer https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/580058/army-national-guard-piloting-teen-resiliency-programs/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/577393/defense-department-salutes-guard-reserve-family-readiness-programs/ WASHINGTON – The war on terrorism that began with the 9/11 attacks has meant that unprecedented<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/02/2001018680/150/150/0/150302-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Richard O. Wightman, Jr. presents the 2014 Reserve Family Readiness Awards to the top units in the seven Reserve and National Guard services at a ceremony Feb. 27, 2015 at the Pentagon&#39;s Hall of Heroes. The Reserve Family Readiness Award is given to the unit in each of the seven services that demonstrates excellence in engaging with and supporting their members&#39; families.' /> <br /> Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:22:00 GMT Nick Simeone https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/577393/defense-department-salutes-guard-reserve-family-readiness-programs/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/577217/defense-department-launches-child-care-website-to-ease-relocation-concerns/ WASHINGTON - As military families move frequently and face a host of concerns, finding child care<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jan/29/2001007811/150/150/0/150129-A-YG824-003.JPG' alt='Department of Defense officials are launching a new child care website designed to help military families who relocate.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:29:00 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/577217/defense-department-launches-child-care-website-to-ease-relocation-concerns/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576904/army-training-keeps-soldiers-resilient-during-holidays-all-year/ WASHINGTON - Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman, who is deployed in Afghanistan, relies on his Army<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Dec/18/2000958200/150/150/0/141218-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom are served Christmas dinner from their command group at Bagram Airfield, Dec. 25, 2012. Maintaining communication with family and battle buddies is important in helping a Soldier stay resilient and connected when deployed, said a master resilience trainer.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:57:00 GMT Lisa Ferdinando https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576904/army-training-keeps-soldiers-resilient-during-holidays-all-year/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576811/military-spouse-employment-program-expands-partnership/ ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. - Through Joining Forces, an initiative offering employment,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Dec/04/2000955665/150/150/0/141204-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Defense Department official Laura Junor recalls her difficulties finding work when her husband was in the Navy.' /> <br /> Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:27:00 GMT Amaani Lyle https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576811/military-spouse-employment-program-expands-partnership/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576808/guard-teen-panel-provides-outlet-for-guard-youth-to-voice-concerns/ ARLINGTON, Va. - Being a teenager in a National Guard family can bring its own unique challenges<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Dec/02/2000955325/150/150/0/141202-A-YG824-002.JPG' alt='Jameson McCaffrie, left, talks with Emma Scholtes and other members of the National Guard Teen Panel during the panel’s recent quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C. The teen panel acts as an outlet for teenagers who are part of National Guard families to voice their issues and concerns about Guard programs and initiatives that affect them. ' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:56:00 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576808/guard-teen-panel-provides-outlet-for-guard-youth-to-voice-concerns/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576745/mantastic-movember-geared-to-mens-health-introduced-in-november/ ARLINGTON, Va. - Guard Your Health, a health and medical readiness campaign from the Army National<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/19/2000953637/150/150/0/141119-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Mantastic Movember, a men&#39;s health campaign launched this month, has lifestyle and wellness tips geared to men.' /> <br /> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:25:00 GMT Guard Your Health https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576745/mantastic-movember-geared-to-mens-health-introduced-in-november/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576689/commentary-an-airman-who-waited-too-long-to-obtain-crucial-documents/ McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - I learned these past months that having "advanced<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/04/2000951429/150/150/0/141104-A-YG824-006.JPG' alt='Service members should consider legal documents and family plans to help make important decisions should they or a loved become unable to do so. ' /> <br /> Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:13:00 GMT Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576689/commentary-an-airman-who-waited-too-long-to-obtain-crucial-documents/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576686/national-guard-agreement-with-agriculture-department-will-assist-family-outreach/ CAMP DAWSON, W. Va. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/03/2000951185/150/150/0/141103-A-YG824-002.JPG' alt='Army Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, signs a Memorandum of Understanding, which is designed to assist National Guard Families, Camp Dawson, W. Va., Oct. 29, 2014. Grass, along with Sonny Ramaswamy, director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, signed the Memorandum of Understanding that will better enhance the health and well-being of military families. ' /> <br /> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:19:00 GMT United States Department of Agriculture https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576686/national-guard-agreement-with-agriculture-department-will-assist-family-outreach/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576685/defense-department-celebrates-military-family-month-in-november/ WASHINGTON - November in America traditionally is a month of thankfulness, and the Defense<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/03/2000951172/150/150/0/141103-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='November is Military Family Month. In this 2013 photo, 3-year-old Maurcellus Smith, 3, son of Master Sgt. Jamila Smith, battalion S-2 Shop noncommissioned officer in charge, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, performs pushups while Sgt. Guipps Laguerre, supply sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 728th MP Bn., 8th MP Bde. counts and keeps score at Schofield Barracks to celebrate the battalion&#39;s military families. ' /> <br /> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:19:00 GMT Karen Parrish https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576685/defense-department-celebrates-military-family-month-in-november/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576625/tennessee-national-guard-soldier-assists-colleagues-beyond-the-battlefield/ LOBELVILLE, Tenn. - Staff Sgt. Pamela Pugh, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and 14-year<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Oct/16/2000948431/150/150/0/141016-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='Army Staff Sgt. Pamela Pugh, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and 14-year member of the Tennessee National Guard, helped two homeless soldiers in her unit get a new start in their lives. Pugh guided them to resources and various support programs that aid current military personnel, veterans and their families. ' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:17:00 GMT Niki Gentry https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576625/tennessee-national-guard-soldier-assists-colleagues-beyond-the-battlefield/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576387/army-warns-soldiers-and-families-to-beware-of-predatory-lenders/ WASHINGTON - “Need money fast? Need a new car? No problem! Instant approval for members of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/26/2000929466/150/150/0/140826-A-YG824-003.JPG' alt='Soldiers are urged to take advantage of free financial counseling available at all installations, to help avoid the pitfalls that could put them under a mountain of debt.' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:05:00 GMT Lisa Ferdinando https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576387/army-warns-soldiers-and-families-to-beware-of-predatory-lenders/ Guard News Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576330/188th-wing-family-named-air-national-guard-family-of-the-year/ NORMAN, Okla. - An Arkansas Air National Guard family from the 188th Wing in Fort Smith, Arkansas,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/18/2000825665/150/150/0/140818-A-YG824-001.JPG' alt='The 188th Wing’s Barr family - Senior Master Sgt. Scott Barr, his wife Cindy and the couple’s children - were awarded National Military Family Association 2014 Family of the Year Award for the Air National Guard. Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard, left, and Maj. Gen. William Wofford, Arkansas National Guard adjutant general, right, presented the accolade to the Barrs at the national volunteer conference in Norman, Oklahoma, Aug. 13. ' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:46:00 GMT Maj. Heath Allen https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576330/188th-wing-family-named-air-national-guard-family-of-the-year/ Family Programs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576255/gen-grass-education-secretary-advise-creating-better-higher-learning-standards/ WASHINGTON – Creating better education standards is key to preparing military children for college<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/01/2000809520/150/150/0/140801-A-YG824-002.JPG' alt='Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, was among the speakers July 30, 2014, at a military education seminar in Washington, D.C.' /> <br /> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:45:00 GMT Amaani Lyle https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576255/gen-grass-education-secretary-advise-creating-better-higher-learning-standards/ Family Programs