Guard News - The National Guard

Yellow Ribbon Program continues to expand beyond Minnesota
October 13, 2009 — WASHINGTON - An Army National Guard program is credited with helping tens of thousands of Soldiers and their families cope better with deployment in the two years since it started in Minnesota.Sgt...

Soldiers read with families from across the world
October 13, 2009 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - While Soldiers and their families must adjust daily routines during times of deployments, the United Service Organization here ensures one beloved routine can stay the...

DoD works to end domestic violence
October 8, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Defense Department is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for military families, the director of the department's Family Advocacy Program said in observance of...

New York family volunteers meet in Saratoga
September 30, 2009 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Nearly 200 New York National Guard family readiness volunteers and youth leaders spent the weekend of Sept. 18-20 learning better ways to do their jobs."This workshop has been...

DoD officials announce family program expansion
September 29, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Officials in the Pentagon's Office of Military Community and Family Policy have announced the upcoming expansion of a popular child care program and other news affecting military...

Year of the Air Force Family Web site launched
September 28, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to showcase the Year of the Air Force Family effort.Airmen and their families can log on to http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.aspto...

DoD, VA panel discuss barriers to care
September 28, 2009 — LAS VEGAS - They deploy alongside their active duty counterparts. They shed blood and lose lives. Much like active duty service members, their spouses remain at home alone while they serve their...

Entire family joins Florida Army Guard
September 25, 2009 — FORT JACKSON, S.C. - After learning about the benefits available, six members of the Epipiciaco family joined the Florida Army National Guard this year.It all started with stepdaughter Melissa...

Servicemembers can weather financial storm
September 24, 2009 — CHICAGO - Servicemembers and their families can weather the "perfect storm" of credit, savings and banking crises; bailouts; market instability; and foreclosures, if they stay financially prepared,...

Deployment specialists reach out to Florida troops, families
September 14, 2009 — ORLANDO - Pre-deployment experts from the Florida Army National Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program reached out to more than 1,200 Soldiers and family members this weekend, helping them mentally and...

Chief: National Guard that proved itself after 9/11, Katrina faces new challenges
September 14, 2009 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The National Guard proved its relevance, value and accessibility after the manmade disaster of Sept. 11, 2001, and after the natural disaster named Katrina that hit almost four...

Families to launch docent program at Pentagon Memorial
September 11, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Families who lost loved ones during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon plan to mark the first anniversary of the Pentagon Memorial by introducing a new docent program - and they're...

First lady, Dr. Biden ask Americans to support military families
September 11, 2009 — LOS ANGELES - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appear in a new Entertainment Industry Foundation public service announcement that praises the contributions of military servicemen and women...

Deployed firefighters, Soldiers remember 9/11
September 11, 2009 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq, - More than 340 New York City firefightersdied on Sept. 11, 2001. Task Force 38 Citizen-Soldiers, who are firefightersback home, remember that day vividly."I think about it all...

My wife saved my life
August 25, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Walking with my surgeon from the exam room to his office to schedule my impending surgery, I told him it was my wife’s concern about an unsightly mole on my back that sent me to a...

Blog offers support to military families
August 25, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Defense Department has launched a blog called "Family Matters" that is dedicated to providing resources and support to military families.The blog – which can be found at...

Group finds foster homes for deployed troops' pets
August 21, 2009 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind - Many programs help military members' families during a deployment, but what about their four-legged friends?Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet, a...

Arizona forms coalition for military families
August 21, 2009 — PHOENIX - More than 100 representatives from military, state and local governments and various sectors of the community met at the Arizona National Guard State Headquarters for the first meeting of...

Yellow Ribbon Program provides support services
August 19, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Yellow Ribbon Program is "off and running," said the program's deputy executive director, James "Scotty" Scott.The program's goal is to prepare servicemembers and their families...

Quick hire of military spouses starts in September
August 17, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under a personnel rule that takes effect next month, some military spouses, including spouses of activated National Guard members, could be quickly hired for federal jobs without...

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness