Guard News - The National Guard

'Family Matters' blog offers support to military families
August 10, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - American Forces Press Service has launched a military blog called "Family Matters" dedicated to helping military families deal with the challenges and situations unique to a...

Louisiana Guard helps children 'Stay on Track'
August 10, 2009 — MONROE, La. - Fancy helicopters, high tech gadgets and a law enforcement background are most people’s perception of the Louisiana National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force.But for a select few...

Joan Orr Spouse Award open for nominations
July 28, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force members can now submit nominations for their spouse as the 2010 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year. The period of the award runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31,...

DoD committed to supporting Guardmembers, families
July 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Department of Defense is committed to supporting Guard and Reserve members and their families through policies that maintain strong family programs and innovative efforts, such as...

Officials raise awareness of special needs programs
July 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pentagon officials want all military families with special needs to be enrolled in the Defense Department's Exceptional Family Member program.Though more than 90,000 military...

Sisterhood of the Travelling BDUs
July 23, 2009 — SAN DIEGO - Two California teenagers are honoring National Guard parents, who have had to pack up their BDUs and travel to overseas locations or natural disasters at home, in a project they have named...

Respite Care Offers Families Valuable Rest
July 17, 2009 — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - For Army families who are responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities, the Exceptional Family Member Program Respite Care Program provides a temporary rest period for...

Heartwarming film pays tribute to Maine troop greeters
July 16, 2009 — NEW YORK CITY - Military personnel and families will want to see the theatrical release of a new independent film running July 17-23 here at the IFC Center in Manhattan. The movie is also for...

Florida spouses deploy together for Iraq mission
July 10, 2009 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - When Pfc. Joseph James deploys this month, he won't have to say goodbye to his wife Samantha - she will be beside him throughout the year-long mission to Iraq.The James, both...

Air Force assists with adoption expenses
July 7, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - With thousands of children available for adoption in the U.S. alone, and with adoption fees that can reach well into the thousands of dollars, the Air Force is helping...

Kids encouraged to participate in disaster preparedness
June 26, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hurricane season is underway, and families need to be prepared."Now is the time to make your plan if you don't have one, or rehearse your old plan," said Jim Platt, deputy director...

Youth Camp connects Missouri Guard kids from across the state
June 26, 2009 — ST LOUIS, Mo. - In its third year, the Missouri National Guard State Family Program’s Youth Camp brought together nearly 50 kids ages 10 to 17 from across the state to enjoy three days of team...

Web site to open sign-ups for post-9/11 GI Bill transfers
June 24, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's official. The Defense Department signed off yesterday on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or...

DoD works to lessen impact of deployments on children
June 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Defense Department officials are working aggressively to reduce the impact of multiple deployments on the children of military families."The department recognizes that these...

President acknowledges military father's sacrifices, contributions
June 22, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Barack Obama recognized in his Father's Day proclamation the sacrifices military fathers make every day, and hosted the Military Father of the Year today at the White...

Kids deserve medals too
June 22, 2009 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Nine-year-old Colby Allen, a fourth-grader at Lone Tree Elementary School, knew he was receiving something special from his father for being away so long in a war, but he had no...

Wives and mothers of fallen Illinois Guard Soldiers enjoy a day of pampering
June 12, 2009 — CHICAGO - Some lost a son. Others lost a husband. All lost someone who meant the world to them. While they mourned, people told them it was time to think about themselves."You forget about...

Army identifies primary crisis intervention resources
June 4, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Soldiers, Army civilians and their families in need of crisis intervention now have two resources to call for assistance, as the Army has identified Military OneSource and the Defense...

City in Oklahoma appoints ambassador to military families
June 3, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Having been part of their tightly knit community all her life, Teresa Vance always has had an interest in military families. Her father made a career out of the Army, serving in...

Illinois agencies help prepare for returning Soldiers
May 20, 2009 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Coming home from a deployment overseas is exciting for Soldiers, but can also lead to a mix of emotions, actions, reactions and consequences.Several state, federal, and local...

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