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Service leaders update Hagel on government shutdown
October 8, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's top leadership, including the service secretaries and service... MORE

Pentagon comptroller details recalls, 'painful' decision to exclude some workers
October 7, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's top financial official provided details on which DOD civilians... MORE

Minnesota National Guard launches Pink Tank Project to build breast cancer awareness
October 3, 2013 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - To build breast cancer awareness for all women, the Minnesota National Guard... MORE

The Minnesota National Guard developed the Pink Tank Project to raise awareness about breast cancer. (Photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Paul Santikko)

650 Colorado National Guard members furloughed but flood relief continues
October 2, 2013 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - About 650 full-time Colorado National Guard military technicians have been... MORE

A view of an area damaged by flooding in northern Colorado Sept. 14, 2013. Despite the government shutdown, Colorado Guard members will continue their cleanup duties, officials said.

West Virginia Air Guard crew honored for saving plane after bird strike
October 2, 2013 — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Quick thinking and exemplary teamwork allowed an aircrew from the 167th... MORE

Crew members who received the 2013 Earl T. Ricks award pose in front of a C-5 Galaxy April 19, 2013. During an overseas mission the aircraft struck multiple birds during takeoff. Two engines were damaged but the crew managed to return the aircraft safely to the airfield.

Hagel says shutdown sends wrong message to USA's allies
October 1, 2013 — SEOUL, South Korea - The Defense Department and other government agencies responsible for national... MORE

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs reporters in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013. Hagel answered questions regarding the government shutdown and how the Defense Department would structure through the furlough.

Political stalemate leads to federal government shutdown
October 1, 2013 — President_shutdown_msg_Oct1.pdfARLINGTON, Va. - A political dispute in Congress derailed a temporary... MORE

Hagel issues message to DoD workforce as shutdown looms
September 30, 2013 — WASHINGTON - With a government shutdown possible in the absence of federal funding beyond fiscal... MORE

Minnesota Guard's adjutant general meets with Croatian counterparts
September 27, 2013 — KARLOVAC, Croatia - Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, met... MORE

Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash, center left, Minnesota's adjutant general, and Gen. Dragutin Repinc, center right, commander of the Croatian Army Planning Directorate, met with the Minnesota National Guard State Partnership Team and the Croatian Partnership Team members in Karlovac, Croatia, Sept. 25, 2013.

DoD taking measured steps in face of government shutdown
September 27, 2013 — WASHINGTON (9/27/13 - The Defense Department is taking prudent steps to plan for a possible... MORE

African Lion 2026 Brings Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program Partners Together for MEDREX in Senegal

Vermont National Guard Conducts Key Leader Engagements With Senegal Partners Ahead of 2027 Medical Exercise

Hawaii, Philippine Aircrews Strengthen Partnership Through Flight

Washington Guard Leaders Engage Troops, Partners in Indo-Pacific Visit

Alabama Guard, Romanian Air Force Strengthen Partnership