Family Programs News - The National Guard

Family advocates take cause to Capitol Hill
September 23, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Dozens of military family members took to the nation's capital today to educate... MORE

DOD supports military children in public schools
September 22, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Defense Education Activity officials are sharing cutting-edge resources... MORE

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

Air Guard Conducts Sentry South-Southern Strike Exercise

Oregon Guard Combat Medics Test Drone Delivery of Supplies

FEBEX 25 Prepares Air National Guard for Global Challenges

Oklahoma Guard, Air Force Conduct Joint MEDEVAC Training

Nevada Guard Airlift Wing Assists with Operation Deep Freeze