February 11, 2016

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Military construction numbers are down for Army, but Fort Bragg is bolstered by special operations The Fayetteville Observer 

The Army’s smallest military construction budget in years means there will be fewer new projects on Fort Bragg than in years past. But it will still see some work, as it is bolstered by continued growth in special operations. Across the state, North Carolina once again will see one of the largest military construction booms in the nation. The state, which is home to several major military installations, will see more than $297 million in new construction based on the 2017 budget proposal. Read More…

Candidate Forum added to NCNGA Convention this year NCNGA  

In our quest to continue to enhance our Annual Convention as well as to increase our leverage as a Military leader, we are proud to announce the addition of a Candidate Forum during this year’s Convention. We are working with the candidates for N.C. Governor, U.S. Senate and N.C. Lt. Governor this year to attend our convention and answer questions from our membership. This high profile event is targeted to be held mid-day Saturday and will be a great way for our membership to interact with these state and national leaders. More details on the event are to follow. Read More…

First-time attendees can bring guest for free to NCNGA Convention NCNGA 

As a way to encourage first time attendees to this year’s NCNGA Annual Convention, our Executive Council has voted to allow one guest of a registered first-time attendee (NCNGA member) to receive free registration. This is a great way for you and your significant other to come and experience a wonderful weekend with the NCNGA and our families. More details on this amazing opportunity are to follow. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part of this special promotion info@ncnga.org or 919-851-3390. Read More…

February —Today in Guard History National Guard 

On Feb. 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born. An Illinois resident in 1832, when the governor called for volunteers to fight against the Sac Indians under their warchief Black Hawk, Lincoln enlisted in his local militia company. He was quickly elected captain, a moment he later recalled with pride. The war ended before he saw any combat and he was soon mustered out. Read More…

2016 NCNG Engineer Regimental Dining-In NCNGA  

All NCNGA Engineers E-6 and above are invited to to the 2016 NCNG Engineer Regimental Dining-In on Saturday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at Embassy Suites Crabtree in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cost is $45, with RSVP due by April 1. Read More…

Bill removes travel cap for Guard NGAUS 

The Rural Guard and Reserves Act of 2016 introduced in the House last week would remove a $300 cap on travel reimbursement for qualifying National Guardsmen and Reservists who face long or expensive commutes to training exercises or other activities. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Takai, D-Hawaii, and Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, the bill would more fairly compensate reserve-component members who face expensive or long commutes to fulfill their duty. Read More…

Active-duty suicides up, Guard and Reserve down in 2014 Military Times 

The latest report from the Pentagon on military suicides shows a slight uptick in the suicide rate among active-duty personnel in 2014 compared with the previous year, but significant drops in rates for Reserve and National Guard members when compared to 2013. Read More…

Getting message out on $2 billion bond question The Charlotte Observer 

UNCC officials hope voters will agree with them on March 15 that UNCC needs a larger, updated sciences building. On the primary ballot, North Carolina voters will be asked to vote yes or no on a proposal to allow the state to borrow $2 billion — with two-thirds going to the state’s public universities and community colleges. The rest would be spent on water and sewer projects, state parks and facilities for agriculture, public safety and the National Guard. Read More…