NCNGA Weekly Guardsman for January 21, 2016

January 21, 2015

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National Guard troops prepare for winter storm duties U.S. Army Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

As winter spreads across much of the country, National Guard units are rehearsing to ensure readiness for snow assistance. On the East Coast, where mild Christmas weather gave way to seasonal temperatures, the North Carolina National Guard’s 230th Brigade Support Battalion, based in Goldsboro, tested its readiness with a state active-duty exercise at armories in Goldsboro, Kinston, Dunn and Benson. Read More…

Convention registration is open NCNGA  Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

We appreciate your interest in this year’s annual NCNGA convention. This year we celebrate our 55th year convention and continue to strive to make each year’s better and more informative than ever. As you know, we host our business session at each year’s convention where the policies are set and officers for the coming year are elected. Our membership is a strong 16,000+ and we would love to see as many attend as possible. This past year we brought back our popular Casino night and more than doubled the number of exhibitors. We hope the continue this momentum and add even more entertainment and educational opportunities. Read More…

Veterans Benefit 101 Webinar set for this month NCNGA  Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

A Veterans Benefit 101 Webinar is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 Read More…

Chairman: Defense budget fight possible NGAUS  Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee hinted at a budget fight over defense after the president’s budget is released next month. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said in a speech recently that the budget deal reached in October sets the wartime contingency fund at “no less than $59 billion,” meaning it can be increased. Read More…

The Gulf War at 25 years and its lessons for modern combat U.S. News & World Report Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

It’s hard to imagine something like the Gulf War happening today. In an era defined by remote control warfare, and with restraint key to U.S. involvement, the idea of amassing 737,000 forces — 532,000 of them American — 190 ships and 1,700 combat aircraft seems like something out of distant history books. The war campaign, dubbed Operation Desert Storm, began 25 years ago and in its might eclipsed even the 2003 invasion of Iraq by almost twice as many troops. Read More…

Military bases no longer accepting driver’s licenses from 5 states ArmyTimes Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

Federal facilities no longer accept driver’s licenses from five states as valid identification for individuals seeking entry without an escort, but some military bases are offering workarounds, granting grace periods, or continuing with current access rules that require more than an ID. Read More…

A-10’s high tempo delays retirement plans NGAUS  Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

The retirement of the A-10 from the Air Force arsenal has been shelved for now because of its important role in the battle against ISIS and the resurgent Taliban, according to a report by DefenseOne, a website that reports on military issues. The article published online recently says the Pentagon’s fiscal 2017 budget request to be released next month will reflect this change of plans. Read More…

A major new finding about the impact of having a dad who was drafted to Vietnam The Washington Post Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

By comparing those called up by the draft to those who weren’t, economists have been able to measure the impact of the Vietnam war on veterans. Now, new research suggests that the draft did more than dim the prospects of that earlier generation: The children of men with unlucky draft numbers are also worse off today.  Read More…

Gun debate could mean new focus on vets’ safety device Military Times Share on LinkedinShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

As the Defense Department and White House launch renewed efforts to research gun safety technology, two Air Force veterans hope their years of work on the issue will get another look. Matt Barido and Skylar Gerrond — former military police turned Texas entrepreneurs — have been perfecting their handgun trigger lock for the past six years. Now, with a new federal focus on firearms research, they’re promoting the work as a sensible middle ground amid the politically charged fights over gun ownership. Read More…

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