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Mullen: Guard should not return to how things were before 2001
Seeded on Mon Dec 7, 2009 5:13 PM EST (The Official Home Page of the United States Army | The United States Army)
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 23, 2009) -- As operations in Iraq and Afghanistan change over the next few years, the National Guard should not be allowed to revert back to being simply a strategic reserve, said Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Mixed local reaction to Afghanistan troop surge - KTVZ.com Central Oregons News, Weather and Sports Leader -
Seeded on Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:09 PM EST (KTVZ.com)
Central Oregonians expressed mixed feelings Wednesday about President Obama's decision to send more troops to war in Afghanistan, as some believe all should come home, while others think this will get the job done and stop terrorism.
Providence Festival of Trees | DailyTidings.com
Seeded on Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:06 PM EST (Daily Tidings)
Elegantly decorated holiday trees by local designers highlight the Providence Festival of Trees, an annual fundraiser for the Providence Community Health Foundation.
National Guard mobilization ceremony is Saturday
Seeded on Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:47 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
The Oregon National Guard will hold a mobilization ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday for the 162nd Engineer Company at Dallas High School.
The National Guard - Wyatt visits alert unit in Oregon
Seeded on Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:15 PM EDT (www.ng.mil)
PORTLAND, Ore., (10/21/09) -- Looking toward the future of air sovereignty and mission readiness in the Pacific Northwest was the mission of the director of the Air National Guard as he toured the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing here Oct. 16.
Oregon sends nearly 1,000 boxes of books to China
Seeded on Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:47 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
Nearly 1,000 boxes of books at the Oregon State Library were loaded into an ocean-transport container Thursday to be shipped to China. Oregon National Guard members from eight different units moved the boxes from the library's basement to a 40-foot container outside.
News Updates | "War takes its toll on home front" | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:17 PM EDT (registerguard.com)
They found each other in the wreckage of a hurricane. They lost each other in a war. By now, you know I'm a sucker for happy endings, which is partly why I wrote about Katie McClelland and Paul Dyer in the first place.
American Chronicle | Sen. Dorgan: DOD IG To Investigate Army's Handling of Exposure of US Troops to Deadly Chemical
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:07 PM EDT (American Chronicle)
There´s an important development regarding the exposure of hundreds of U.S. troops to the deadly chemical compound sodium dichromate in Iraq. The Department of Defense´s Inspector General, has agreed to investigate the Army´s response to that exposure.
The National Guard - Final F-15A model retired from Oregon Guard
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:35 PM EDT (www.ng.mil)
PORTLAND, Ore., (10/13/09) - On a clear late September day, Lt. Col. Steve Beauchamp strides from the flight operations' building toward one of many F-15's parked here on the Portland Air National Guard Base ramp.
VA chief to Jay: Doctors to monitor W.Va. Guardsme ... - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 1:59 PM EDT (THe Charleston Gazette)
Members of the West Virginia National Guard who were exposed to a highly toxic chemical in Iraq in 2003 will receive special medical monitoring, the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs pledged Thursday.
Oregon Guard to help State Library Send 1,000 Boxes of Books to Libraries in China
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 12:16 PM EDT (The Portlander.com)
On October 15th, beginning at noon, 15 members of the Oregon National Guard will assist with the project by taking the books from the basement of the State Library and loading them into a 40 foot ocean-going container that will be shipped to Xiamen in Fujian province in the next …
Search called off for missing hunter
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 12:06 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
Officials have called off the search for man who has been missing since he left Saturday on a hunting trip in rural southwest Polk County. Dustin Gibson, 67, of Logsden disappeared while hunting in rugged, remote terrain about 8 miles west of Kings Valley, officials said.
Sheriff scales back search for hunter
Seeded on Wed Oct 7, 2009 12:45 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
Four nights after a Logsden man went missing on a mountain in southwest Polk County, searchers will continue today to look for signs of his survival.
Governor praises values of Boy Scouts as he is honored
Seeded on Mon Oct 5, 2009 3:14 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
Maj. Gen. Raymond "Fred" Rees, who leads the Oregon National Guard, said Kulongoski commands special respect because of his attention to military needs — and his compassion for Oregon families who have lost someone in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Gates hears military children's education issues
Seeded on Wed Sep 9, 2009 9:52 AM EDT (The Official Home Page of the United States Army | The United States Army)
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 8, 2009) -- As President Barack Obama was in nearby Arlington giving his pep talk today to America's schoolchildren, Defense Secretary Robert M.
GSA equips employees with Web 2.0 rules
Seeded on Wed Sep 9, 2009 9:39 AM EDT (Federal News Radio)
General Services Administration employees now have something to guide their use of social media. GSA joins the Navy, the Environmental Protection Agency and a growing list of other agencies with an official Web 2.0 policy for their employees.
Oregon Guard identifies soldiers | MailTribune.com
Seeded on Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:58 PM EDT (Mail Tribune)
The Oregon National Guard released the names Saturday of two soldiers killed Friday in Iraq. Spc. Taylor D. Marks, 19, of Monmouth, and Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, of Amboy, Wash., died in Rashid, Iraq, when their convoy was struck by a copper-plated projectile.
Even with a loved one abroad, There�s no time for boredom | The Bulletin
Seeded on Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:50 PM EDT (The Bulletin)
So ever since Rodney Beebe's Oregon National Guard unit headed off to training in April and on to Iraq in July, life at home has been a little different for Casey, her sister and her stepmother.
Roseburg soldier reunites with son in Iraq | The News-Review - NRtoday.com
Seeded on Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:50 PM EDT (News Review)
After being separated for more than a year, a local father and son were recently reunited in, of all places, a war zone.
'Defender's Edge': A new approach to combat stress
Seeded on Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:11 PM EDT (Air Force)
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- "We rolled in and saw these Army vehicles on fire with Army bodies hanging out of them. We were told it was supposed to be peaceful there. And then, some friends of mine in the unit right in front, they went across the first bridge in Nasiriyah.
Towns unite to help mom of wounded local soldier
Seeded on Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:45 PM EDT (Salem Statesman Journal)
Tragedies always bring out the best in small communities, and here's another example. Residents of Mehama and Lyons are planning a benefit concert for the family of Spc. Jeremy Pierce, the Oregon Army National Guard soldier who was severely wounded last week in Iraq.
Local service providers 'lock arms' to serve veterans
Seeded on Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:34 PM EDT (tigardtimes.com)
TIGARD — From his office at the 41st Brigade headquarters, Chaplain Dennis Stahlnecker counsels veterans struggling to readjust to civilian life and deal with the emotional effects of trauma. He also works with the families soldiers leave behind while they're at war.
Oregon preparing for swine flu season
Seeded on Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:33 PM EDT (R&D Magazine)
As many as two out of five Oregonians are expected to come down with the flu this fall and winter, prompting the state to prepare for the possibility of an epidemic that would close schools and threaten the economy, officials said Friday.
National Guard embraces social media
Seeded on Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:35 PM EDT (The Official Home Page of the United States Army | The United States Army)
ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Aug. 18, 2009) -- Even in the 140-character brevity demanded of a tweet, the enthusiasm was evident: "Just shot my first rounds from a M1A1 Main Battle Tank. Killed 3 of 4 targets. Best Tank on the planet!"
Army's new bid to promote mental health: 170 questions
Seeded on Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:27 PM EDT (Christian Science Monitor)
Come October, the service will require all its active duty, National Guard, and reserve soldiers to take a test that will help identify potential problem areas for soldiers.
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