Family Programs News - The National Guard

Website links unemployed vets, spouses to jobs
March 23, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Unemployed veterans, wounded warriors, Reserve component servicemembers and their... MORE

A user-friendly Web portal makes it easier for veterans - including Reserve component members, their families and wounded warriors - to land jobs with civilian employers who value their military experience.

Resiliency a theme at North Dakota Guard family event
March 18, 2011 — BISMARCK, N.D. - "Resiliency" was more than a buzzword at this year's Adjutant General's Symposium... MORE

Jessica Clark-Woinarowicz, North Dakota National Guard state youth coordinator, holds the microphone for Guard children to ask Army Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, some impromptu questions at the Adjutant General's Symposium for Families in Bismarck, N.D., March 5.

Nevada Guard spouse garners nationwide military honor
March 10, 2011 — CARSON CITY, Nev. - Rebecca Taulman, family readiness group leader for the deployed Nevada... MORE

Rebecca Taulman was recently named the Air National Guard' 2011 Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award. She now competes against nominees from the Air Force Reserve and more than a dozen other Air Force commands.

Mullen urges communities to assist returning troops
March 8, 2011 — WASHINGTON - As the men and women who serve in today's military leave active duty, communities... MORE

Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Elaine Wright, who volunteers with the Maryland National Guard's family programs, at the 2010 National Guard Family Program Volunteer Workshop in New Orleans, La., on Aug. 2, 2010.

Guard, Reserves impact on America's workforce measured in new DoD survey
March 4, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Department of Defense released a nationwide survey this week to gain insight... MORE

Graphic courtesy of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

The First Tee highlights DoD partnership
March 1, 2011 — SAN ANTONIO, Tex. - The director of communications for the chief of the National Guard Bureau was... MORE

VA opens toll-free caregiver support line
February 22, 2011 — Caregivers are the family members and loved ones who provide care for Veterans who are living with... MORE

New award recognizes supportive employers of Guardmembers’ spouses
February 9, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve announced an expansion of the Patriot... MORE

VA program helps families help their veterans
February 2, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Do you know a Veteran who needs help?"Families At Ease" is a new program developed by... MORE

Guard Teen Leadership Council gives youth a chance to give back
January 28, 2011 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri National Guard Child and Youth Program has taken on a new focus:... MORE

Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill and his wife are assisted by Emily Hulberg, Missouri National Guard's Teen Leadership Council, in preparing their package for Operation Homefront.

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Washington Guard Improves Park Through Innovative Readiness Training

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

California Army Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission