Have you thought about joining the National Guard? As a millennial, it may be a great option for your life now and for your future later. While you may have felt like you were being convinced not to join the military for many reasons, it's a very good option for millennials. You may want to maintain your freedom to live where you want and have a full-time civilian career. … [Read more...] about Why Millennials Should Join the National Guard
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Marine Corps General Blames Pentagon for Slow Deployment of New Gear
According to Commandment of the Marine Corps General Robert Neller, the Pentagon is to be blamed for the slow process of fielding new gear, as the current gear is worn-out and needs immediate replacement. He further added that new equipment takes long enough to test and evaluate to be obsolete once it hits the ground. Neller was addressing the Navy League?s … [Read more...] about Marine Corps General Blames Pentagon for Slow Deployment of New Gear
Guard Deployed as Blizzard Wallops East Coast
WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2016) -- More than 2,200 National Guard personnel, from 11 states and the District of Columbia, assisted first responders and residents beleaguered by Jonas, a massive winter storm that hit the mid-Atlantic, Jan. 22-23. Governors called out the National Guard after declaring states of emergency in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New … [Read more...] about Guard Deployed as Blizzard Wallops East Coast
Michigan National Guard Members Assisting Flint Residents in Water Crisis
LANSING, Mich. - January 21, 2016 - Members of the Michigan National Guard have been on duty in Flint, distributing water to city residents, since Gov. Rick Snyder activated them Jan. 13. Guard members are assigned to five water distribution sites at fire stations in Flint and are helping distribute water and filters to residents in need. More than 70 Guard members are on … [Read more...] about Michigan National Guard Members Assisting Flint Residents in Water Crisis
Army Guard Soldiers Urged to Make Use of Education Benefits During Transfer of Education Benefits Awareness Month
ARLINGTON, Va. - January 18, 2016 ? Army National Guard Soldiers eligible for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill have had the option of transferring some or all of those benefits to their spouse or children, but they may miss out on taking full advantage of that if they don't elect to do so while still in uniform. "Once Soldiers separate from service the option to … [Read more...] about Army Guard Soldiers Urged to Make Use of Education Benefits During Transfer of Education Benefits Awareness Month