June 23, 2016

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US military looks to revive the art of camouflage  The Wall Street Journal 

While Western leaders regularly insist there isn’t a return to the Cold War in Europe, there is no question allied militaries are trying to revive Cold-​War skills. The know-how being revived includes how to move quickly across Europe to reinforce weak points, how to conduct paratrooper operations, and honing tank maneuvers. But U.S. and allied forces are also reviving a more basic military skill, the art of camouflage. Read More…

Renew your membership, attend the National Convention NCNGA 

Support NGAUS by renewing your membership and by attending the National Convention in Baltimore. Membership dues are needed by the June 30 deadline to help us retain our 100 percent status. Read More…

Wind turbines along NC military flight paths could be banned  The News & Observer 

Some state lawmakers want to prohibit wind turbines across large swaths of North Carolina where they might interfere with military jets or helicopters. The proposal, approved in a Senate committee Wednesday over opposition from Democrats, would also require more stringent review of the wind-energy projects in areas surrounding military bases. Read More…

National Guard trains at the State Port  WWAY-TV 

The North Carolina National Guard held a special training recently at the State Port. Soldiers trained for real-life emergency situations like natural disasters, protests and port security. Once a year the National Guard practices training exercises for a few weeks. Read More…

First Annual Training: Learning and teamwork  North Carolina National Guard via DVIDS 

Initially, Pvt. Weeks was nervous and intimidated prior to her first annual training. “I was assigned the Tactical Operations Center and was not familiar with the equipment I was assigned to work with,” said Weeks. “I soon became familiar with it and was comfortable enough to manage the equipment on my own and show others how to use it.” Operation Vigilant Sea Hawk is a two-week regional homeland security exercise with disaster response missions designed to test and improve communication and the response of the North Carolina National Guard and partners within the state and federal agencies. Read More…

NCNGA travel benefits  NCNGA  

As a member of the North Carolina National Guard Association, you are encouraged to take advantage of our travel discounts during the upcoming holidays. TicketsatWork is the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more. TicketsatWork is a unique benefit offered exclusively to partner agencies like the NCNGA. Visit www.ncnga.org and look under our benefits page for details. Read More…

Like NCNGA on Facebook!  NCNGA  

Follow North Carolina National Guard Association news and keep up with events on the NCNGA Facebook page. Click on the link below, or on the logo to get connected with NCNGA on social media. Read More…

Safety on the NTA  Wyoming National Guard via DVIDS 

Hundreds of soldiers and Marines from a handful of National Guard and active duty units fired thousands of artillery rounds at the massive impact area on Camp Guernsey’s north training area in May. It wasn’t much different from other spring and summer weeks on the NTA, except for some additional personnel who are used to being on the breach end of a cannon rather than at the isolated Range Control building, a shack on a hill with a huge window, checking chattered azimuths gleaned from the steady radio traffic, and watching as artillery batteries fired projectiles at assigned targets miles away. Sometimes different is better. Read More…