March 03, 2016

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The US needs to whip its disaster-response plans into shape Defense One 

When the 2010 earthquake in Haiti proved too much for the United Nations’ humanitarian aid workers, the U.S. government took over, mounting a relief operation that was ultimately deemed fairly successful. But six years after that response, the federal government has yet to fully institutionalize the lessons it gleaned, or fund the capabilities that will allow it to handle the next mega disaster. Read More…

‘Town Hall’ meeting focuses on Connect NC bond NCNGA  

The North Carolina National Guard Association hosted the first in a series of “Town Hall meetings.” The first event was held at the NC National Guard Joint Force Headquarters on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. It focused on the Connect NC bond and what it means to the National Guard that will be on the March 15 ballot. Read More…

NCNGA representatives present intitiatives to lawmakers NCNGA  

The NCNGA representatives visited the offices this week of all 13 NC Representatives and both Senators offices. The group pushed several initiatives while there. The message was: Maintaining state authority over full-time military technicians is essential to effective management of National Guard forces when not in a federal status. Read More…

Air Force to upgrade C-130s in NC Guard fleet The Fayetteville Observer 

The Air Force has new plans to take older model C-130 aircraft from a North Carolina unit. But this time, the service plans to replace the planes with newer and larger C-17 Globemaster IIIs. The North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing will receive the planes beginning in 2018, according to the latest Department of Defense budget proposal. Read More…

Army wants more Guard, Reserve deployments in 2017 Federal News Radio 

Citing ongoing readiness strains within its active-duty force, the Army is asking Congress for permission for a significant uptick in its use of National Guard and Army Reserve forces to handle missions in combatant commands throughout the world. Read More…

Help support our National Guard Soldiers and Airmen through NCNGA auction NCNGA  

Our North Carolina National Guard Association has kicked off our online auction to support our programs and services to our Soldiers and Airmen across the state. We will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items from autographed memorabila to vacation packages. Our organization supports our over 16,000 NC National Guard members. Show your support by sharing this page with your family and friends. Read More…

NCNGA Webinar Series NCNGA  

With the success of our first webinar and call-in with over 27 people participating, we have decided to make this new opportunity a staple of our benefits. We have decided to host our next series on March 24th at 7:00 about “North Carolina Family Law Basics” as request. The volunteer attorneys from Americorps will again facilitate this training. They will cover items from tenant rights to child custody during his session. You have the option to remain anonymous during these sessions and submit questions. Mark your calendar today to participate. We will be forwarding more details over the coming weeks.  Read More…

Lawmaker to pitch new veterans center for hazardous exposures Military Times (tiered subscription model)  

Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., plans to introduce legislation to create a “center of excellence” to study and manage medical care for veterans with illnesses caused by chemicals and other battlefield environmental hazards. Walz will propose a “Center of Excellence for Toxic Wounds,” managed by the Veterans Affairs Department, that would provide a one-stop shop for research initiatives, health care treatment policy and guidance, and specialty care for chronic illnesses linked to exposures resulting from military service. Read More…