February 18, 2016

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A stronger state and a stronger Guard connect NC bond BG (Ret). David L. Jennette, Jr. Co-Chair, Connect NC Bond Committee 

On March 15, 2016, voters across North Carolina will be going to the polls, casting primary ballots in their respective parties, but also deciding the fate of our state’s future and well-being with a $2 billion bond package for our university system, our community colleges, our state parks, our National Guard and numerous local water and sewer system improvements. Read More…

National Guard Soldiers deployed to Kosovo earn EMT Multinational Battle Group — East (KFOR) via DVIDS 

A graduation ceremony was held recently for 13 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Multinational Battle Group-East Forward Command Post, who made the most of their deployment time by completing an emergency medical technician course at Camp Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, Kosovo. The course, which was held during Soldiers’ downtime over four months, will help the group of North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers return to their post-deployment civilian careers with additional skills and qualifications. Read More…

Soldiers counting on speed, precision to prepare for Apaches The Fayetteville Observer 

Col. Erik Gilbert nods his head in approval as he watches the closest thing the Global Response Force has to a NASCAR pit crew. In weather he described as cold and miserable, Gilbert had a team of soldiers swarming over an AH-64D Apache helicopter. Its goal: to have the Apache in the air as soon as possible. Gilbert, the commander of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, said the soldiers’ efforts are instrumental to the continued success of the nation’s Global Response Force. Read More…

VA and non-VA hospitals similar in quality, study shows Yale News 

The Veterans Affairs health system fares slightly better than other hospitals when it comes to lower mortality rates among older men with heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. The study, published in the current issue of Journal of the American Medical Association, also showed slightly higher readmission rates at VA hospitals for all three conditions, both nationally and within similar geographic areas. 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…

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…

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…

Army Guard BCTs to Europe possible NGAUS  

The Army may require National Guard brigade combat teams to join in regular rotations to Europe as part of the European Reassurance Initiative. The ERI is an effort to assure allies in eastern Europe that the United States and NATO are supporting them against a newly belligerent Russia. Read More…