Family Programs News - The National Guard

Troop care tops nation's obligations, Biden says
May 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Caring for troops is the nation's "one truly sacred obligation," Vice President Joe... MORE

Military families eligible for free museum visits
May 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Active duty servicemembers and their families will gain free access to hundreds of... MORE

Air National Guard names 2010 Youth of the Year
May 18, 2010 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dakota C. Johnson, the son of Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Johnson and Capt. Stephanie... MORE

Dakota C. Johnson, 16, of Gastonia, N.C., was recently selected as the Air National Guard 2010 Youth of the Year. The rising senior at Highland School of Technology, along with 10 other Air Force Youths of the Year winners will be flown to Washington D.C., to attend a ceremony and teen forum at the Pentagon.

First Lady calls on nation to support military families
May 13, 2010 — WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama issued a national challenge today to all sectors of American... MORE

First Lady announces military family review
May 13, 2010 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has directed the national security staff to lead a 90-day review... MORE

VA officials cutting insurance premiums for families
May 11, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced here that military members insuring... MORE

TRICARE launches one-stop information portal for Guard
May 10, 2010 — FALLS CHURCH, Va. - National Guard and Reserve members who may not live near a military treatment... MORE

Dog tags connect families to loved ones
May 10, 2010 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - "With love from Dad. U.S. Army. Afghanistan. 2010."Soldiers in the... MORE

Serving in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class Maryland Hoyett places a dog tag into an envelope to mail to her 12-year-old daughter Ciare in Nashville, Tenn.

President issues 'Military Spouse Day' proclamation
May 7, 2010 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation declaring today as Military Spouse... MORE

Vermont Soldiers celebrate Mother's Day in Afghanistan
May 7, 2010 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and for many service members at... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Maureen A. Houston and Spc. Brion Houston, both of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Vermont Army National Guard, are currently deployed together to Afghanistan.

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