September 21, 2017

 

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Update on NGAUS Fellows Program NGAUS
“I regret to inform you that due to recent developments, NGAUS has elected to temporarily suspend the fellowship program starting in January of 2018. Therefore, we will not be accepting applications for the Legislative Fellows positions for next year.”
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Career Pathways Institute has new classes NCNGA
We are happy to announce that Career Pathways Institute (our new tenant at our NCNGA headquarters) has recently unveiled their upcoming catalog of classes. Classes include Medical Assistant, Computer/ Network & Cyber Security Tech, Pharmacy Technician, Project Management Professional classes and various others. NCNGA members taking classes will receive a 10% discount and a free laptop computer. Click the link below to learn more about this opportunity. Read More…

Free Entrepreneurial Event for National Guard Members! NCNGA
The Muster RDU will bring together over 250 participants and partners for a full day of veteran entrepreneurs pitching their businesses, an Idea Lab, and a Marketplace to showcase opportunities and products from veteran-owned small businesses and companies that support the veteran community. The event is FREE for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members. Registration is requested at Eventbrite: Muster RDU 2017 Read More…

The Latest: Jose weakens to tropical storm off US East Coast KC Star
The latest on powerful Hurricane Maria (all times local): 11 p.m. Jose has weakened to a tropical storm, but forecasters expect dangerous surf and rip currents will continue along the East Coast of the U.S. for several days. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Jose’s top winds have decreased to about 70 mph (110 kph) Tuesday night, and it’s expected to weaken more over the next two days. Read More…

North Carolina veterans travel to Hickory to find a job, new home Hickory Record 

Veterans from across North Carolina gathered at the Hickory Metro Convention Center over the weekend, hoping to find employment in the Hickory-area. The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce and Catawba Economic Development Corp. collaborated with North Carolina for Military Employment to bring 40 military families to Hickory for a weekend-long hiring event they call “Welcome Home Hickory Metro.” Read More…

Hurricane Maria, “extremely dangerous” storm, pounds Dominica CBS News 

Hurricane Maria, an “extremely dangerous” storm, made landfall on the small island of Dominica Monday night as a Category 5 storm, then weakened ever-so-slightly to a Category 4, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said early Tuesday. Maria was pummeling Dominica with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph as it surged into the eastern Caribbean, and forecasters warned it might become even stronger. Read More…

NGB officials visit St. Thomas communities DVIDS 

Two officials from the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia who have been on ground in St. Croix to help support Hurricane Irma relief efforts visited communities in St. Thomas that were hit hard by the Category 5 storm. Special Assistant to the Director of the Army National Guard, Brig. Gen. John Boyd and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Conaway, senior enlisted leader for the Operations and Training Directorate, ARNG drove around St. Thomas communities and interacted with residents to assure them that the National Guard is here to help. Read More…

Iredell NC native Alex Mendaloff honored for service to state, nation Statesville Record & Landmark 

At a private ceremony on Oak Island, Iredell native Alex Mendaloff III was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of the Army and awarded the Legion of Merit, the North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal and The Old North State Award. Mendaloff is a local lawyer, former judge, and retired Army lieutenant colonel. Read More…

September — Today in Guard History National Guard 

1846 Monterrey, Mexico – America declared war against Mexico in April 1846. By mid-summer General Zackary Taylor had marched his army of nearly 20,000 men, more than half of whom were in volunteer (today Guard) units, across the border and deep into northern Mexico. He attacked the city meeting stiff resistance. But it was the assault and capture of the citadel, often referred to as the “Bishop’s Palace”, that saw the hardest combat. One of the units involved in this attack was the 1st Mississippi Volunteers, also known as the “Mississippi Rifles” commanded by Colonel Jefferson Davis. A West Point graduate and former Regular Army officer before the war, he made sure his men were well-trained and armed with the best shoulder arm then available, better than the muskets carried by the Army. The Rifles stormed the Palace and secured it after hand-to-hand fighting. The Mexicans were allowed to surrender with the ‘honors of war’ (marching out under arms and carrying their colors). At the Battle of Buena Vista on February 23, 1847 the Rifles helped stem the main Mexican assault and threw the enemy back in confusion, causing them to retreat. Davis served at various times as a senator from Mississippi and he served as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce from 1853-1857 before returning to the Senate. In 1861 was elected as the President of the Confederate States of America. Read More…

Task Force Phoenix – Orion conducts information support operation in the Virgin Islands DVIDS 

A combined force made up of members of 9th Military Information Support Battalion (A) and 3rd Military Information Support Battalion (A) from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has made itself heard around the island of St. Thomas, Sep. 14. In the wake of Hurricane Irma devastating effects on the island, Task Force Phoenix – Orion, in the territory since late Tuesday, has partnered with the Virgin Islands National Guard and agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross, and Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency to get information out to the community about where they can go for food and water distribution, medical assistance, and evacuation shelters. Read More…

Bull City Stand Down event helps homeless, at-risk veterans get back on their feet ABC11 

Durham veterans are getting the help they need to get back on their feet thanks to the city’s Stand Down for Homeless and At-risk Veterans event. On Friday, inside Durham’s National Guard Armory, veterans were able to get connected to health screenings, counseling, and job opportunities.
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1st Annual Association of Logisticians Golf Tournament NCNGA
Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 at Cedar Rock Country Club for our 1st Annual Sustainment Association Golf Tournament.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the North Carolina National Guard Association of Logisticians. We also will be doing a 50/50 raffle at the tournament.

Entry fee includes golf, cart, beverages, lunch, and 2 mulligans. Tickets will be put into the raffle box for door prizes when entry fee is paid. Lunch will be served approximately 1:00 pm immediately following play. 1st and 2nd place teams, Closet to the Pins and Longest Drive Prizes will be awarded. Sponsorships may be purchased for a $50.00 donation and will be recognized on banner at club house.

Sign up as a foursome or individuals will be paired up. Please make checks payable to NCNG Association of Logisticians, and mail to MAJ Brian Castle at 1535 Beecher Anderson Road Lenoir, NC 28645. The address for the golf course is The Cedar Rock Country Club, 2065 Cedar Rock Estate Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645. Phone = (828) 758-4452. Contact MAJ Brian Castle (984) 661-1237 brian.tcastle.mil@mail.mil or SSG Richard Crump (828) 310-4004 richard.l.crump2.mil@mail.mil with any questions. Read More…

 

 

NCNG Re-names Readiness Center in Honor of Fallen Soldier DVIDS 

Family, Friends and members of the military community gathered on Sept. 13, 2017 to re-dedicate The North Carolina National Guard’s Goldsboro Readiness Center as the Jocelyn Carrasquillo Readiness Center. The ceremony was held on the front lawn of the readiness center and included the unveiling of a new sign along with a new plague that will be displayed inside the building. Read More…

Study seeks NC military families, up to $300 for participation NCNGA 

Here’s something for you! A research study looking at ways to keep NC military families strong! Are you current National Guard, Reserve Component or Active Duty, have 1 or more children aged 10 to 12 years, and live in Craven, Cumberland, Harnett, Mecklenburg, Onslow, Wake County? Enroll Now! Read More…