August 04, 2016

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Pilot takes down passenger who pushed flight attendant  The Charlotte Observer via The North Carolina National Guard 

Whether drilling with their North Carolina National Guard unit or working their civilian job, NC Guard service members are always ready and always there to protect the citizens of this country. NC Air National Guard Maj. Nate Barron, a traditional drilling Air Guard officer and C-130 instructor pilot works as a captain for American Airlines. A few days ago he came to rescue to one of his flight attendants and subdued a drunk and unruly passenger until law enforcement arrived. Read More…

EANGUS & NGAUS Convention room deadline is Friday!  NCNGA  

Deadline for EANGUS & NGAUS Convention room blocks end Friday, Aug. 5 at noon. Visit the link below to make your reservation… Read More…

Annual Logistics Ball set for Sept. 10  NCNGA  

The 113th Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Robert S. Wright, and his wife cordially invite you to a night of celebration and camaraderie among members of the Logistics Corps hosted by the 690th Brigade Support Battallion for the 2nd annual Logistics Ball, Saturday, Sept. 10 in Durham. Read More…

Annual NGAUS General Conference — Baltimore, Sept. 9-12  NCNGA  

Do you want to be a part of the NC delegation at the 2016 NGAUS General Conference? Complete the Registration Form and return to Mark Almond. Read More…

Join us for the 2016 EANGUS Convention Aug, 18 -25 (New Orleans)  EANGUS  

The 2016 EANGUS Annual Conference will be held in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana from Aug. 18–25 (if you plan on golfing), and it is with great pride that I welcome you to our state. I am confident that when you come to the Big Easy, you will “pass a good time.” The conference hotel is the Hilton Riverside on the bank of the Mississippi River, and just blocks from the Historic French Quarter. We promise productive meetings and training sessions with plenty of food, fun, and fellowship. Read More…

KACE Handbook provides details for Military Pay TLs  NCNGA  

KACE will now be the method of submission and database of record for Military Pay TLs where the pay did NOT originate in MyUnitPay (MUPS). Details are available in the KACE Handbook. Read More…

August —Today in Guard History  National Guard 

In 1956, at Floyd Bennett Field, New York, Capt. Norma Parsons becomes the first woman to join the National Guard when she was sworn in as a nurse in the 106th Tactical Hospital, New York Air National Guard. Only two days earlier, and after much debate, Congress finally enacted Public Law 845 allowing the participation of women in the Guard. But there were serious restrictions. Only female officers were allowed and they could only serve as nurses or in medically-related specialties such as dietitians, physical therapists or laboratory technicians. Read More…

Smithfield’s Chicken & BBQ supports the NCNGA NCNGA  

Smithfield’s Chicken and BBQ in Mebane, North Carolina, will be raising funds to support the North Carolina National Guard Association on Tuesday, Sept. 9 between 6-8 p.m. We encourage everyone living in the Mebane area to come out and support our organization as well as consider volunteering during the event. A portion of the night’s proceeds will be donated to the NCNGA. For more information email info@ncnga.org or call 919 851-3390. Read More…