Family Programs News - The National Guard

Wisconsin National Guard Youth Challenge Academy graduates 25th class of cadets
December 22, 2010 — One hundred and eight cadets from 42 counties graduated from the Wisconsin National Guard's... MORE

At-risk youth learn lessons, graduate from Guard’s youth program
December 14, 2010 — ORANGE PARK, Fla. - After graduating from a rigorous five-and-a-half month military-style program... MORE

DOD expands community-based child care options for Guard, reserve families
December 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Defense Department will launch an initiative early next year aimed at expanding... MORE

Dr. Jill Biden Conveys Gratitude to Troops
December 7, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to interview Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice... MORE

Good Morning America chooses Missouri Guardsman as guru finalist
December 6, 2010 — LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio, - Having grown up with the nickname of “Mr. Mouth,” Master Sgt. Scott R... MORE

Dr. Biden celebrates beginning of holiday season with Guard children
December 2, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - To kick off the holiday season, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden,... MORE

Handbook helps troops' families, friends
November 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON - A new one-of-a-kind resource handbook and video is being made available to... MORE

Louisiana Guardsmen, families spend night on USS KIDD
November 17, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La. - The USS KIDD destroyer has heard the triumphs and disappointments of service... MORE

Children of deployed more likely to seek mental health care
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Young children from military families are more likely to seek mental and behavioral... MORE

VA officials expand support for families of low-income veterans
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed... MORE

Idaho Guard’s First Female Enlisted Leader Paves Way

Soldiers Train at Virginia Guard Funeral Honors Program

Pennsylvania Guard Soldier Places 2nd in Army Marksmanship

Washington Guard Trains with Royal Thai Army Counterparts

Pennsylvania Air Guard Hosts Lithuanian Air Force Leaders