Family Programs News - The National Guard

National Guard Counterdrug supports ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’ this week
September 21, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - On Sept. 25, National Guard troops throughout the nation will participate in... MORE

Louisiana Guard conducts marriage enrichment retreat
September 16, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Guardsmen are trained year round to complete their missions and protect the rights of... MORE

Coins were given to Louisiana National Guardsmen and their spouses to remind them of the three important parts of a marriage: faith, hope and love. The marriage enrichment retreat was hosted by the Louisiana National Guard Chaplains Corps to help couples with relationship building in New Orleans, Sept. 10-12, 2010.

Officials Extend Spouse Career Program Deadline
September 10, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Officials have extended a spouse employment program enrollment deadline in the hopes... MORE

First lady, Dr. Biden urge troop, family support
September 7, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Just days after the combat mission in Iraq ended, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr... MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama, left, and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden.

Tricare Retired Reserve health coverage launches
September 1, 2010 — FALLS CHURCH, Va., - For the first time, members of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60, the... MORE

Contractor to provide overseas TRS support for Guardsmen
August 26, 2010 — FALLS CHURCH, Va. - On Sept. 1, International SOS Assistance, Inc. will begin TRICARE Reserve Select... MORE

Gulf state veterans may qualify for delayed mortgage payments
August 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Veterans in the Gulf States impacted by the recent oil spill may qualify for delayed... MORE

Rhode Island Guards hosts Operation Purple camp this week
August 23, 2010 — CRANSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island National Guard Child and Youth Program, has been selected to host... MORE

Letters from Hollywood offer encouragement to servicemembers, families
August 16, 2010 — HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Hollywood is delivering messages of thanks and support to our men and women in... MORE

Joint: The new 'buzz word' in family support
August 4, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard is willing to help family members around the country, no matter... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise

Air Guard Units Join Forces for Aerial Wildfire Suppression Training

Forging Partnerships: The National Guard in the Indo-Pacific

Kentucky Guard MEDEVAC Prepares for Deployment to Europe