Wounded Warriors return to Afghanistan; believe ‘It was all for something’After being medically evacuated out of Afghanistan, embarking on the long road to recovery and learning to live life with less than they had before, eight wounded Soldierss and Marines returned to Afghanistan to get a first-hand look at the war’s progress and to help bring a sense of closure for the mental wounds left by their injuries...
December 10, 2012

Revamped program aids separating service membersMajor changes to the Transition Assistance Program will revolutionize the way the military prepares those leaving the services, with mandatory participation in programs throughout their military careers to help set them up for a successful transition...
December 12, 2012

Army National Guard launches Facebook page to promote health and fitnessThe Army National Guard today launched a Facebook page to promote health, wellness and fitness among Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.  The page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/ARNGHealth, will be used to promote dialogue on a variety of important health topics, including sleep, activity, nutrition, injury prevention and emotional health...
December 11, 2012

Rhode Island Air National Guard to deliver Iraq's first C-130JsA select crew of Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) members will proudly participate in a historic acceptance ceremony of Iraqi Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft before flying them to Iraq for a delivery ceremony...
December 12, 2012

South Dakota National Guard combat lifesavers train in South AmericaThe South Dakota National Guard sent three service members to South America on a medical training exchange with service members from South Dakota’s partner nation, Suriname...
December 7, 2012

Arizona National Guard shares knowledge with Kazakhstan unitA contingent of Arizona Army National Guard soldiers that participated in the multi-national Exercise Steppe Eagle 12 in support of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s elite Air Mobile Brigade is now poised for certification as a United Nations peacekeeping force...
November 20, 2012

Award recognizes civilian employers for critical military supportEmployer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is encouraging all Guard and Reserve members to nominate their supportive employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award...
December 12, 2012