September 28, 2017

 

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National Guard chief cites ‘bigger, larger, more violent’ hurricanes as possible evidence of climate change Washington Post
The National Guard Bureau’s top officer says he believes the world’s climate is changing, and that this year’s deadly and destructive hurricane season underscores the importance of keeping Guardsmen dispersed across the United States so they can respond quickly to natural disasters. “I do think that the climate is changing, and I do think that it is becoming more severe,” Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel said Tuesday. “I do think that storms are becoming bigger, larger, more violent. You know, I never know if this one speck of time is an anomaly or not, but, you know, we’ve all seen now three Category-5 storms that popped out in a period of a month.” Read More…

National Guard Counterdrug program provides training for international law enforcement partners Army.mil
ANNEVILLE, Pa., – The National Guard Counterdrug Program conducted the first class of its newly developed course aimed at disrupting illicit drug trafficking networks July 10-Aug. 10. The course, Disrupting Illicit Trafficking Networks, gives international law enforcement partners an opportunity to train alongside their U.S. counterparts in the detection, disruption, interdiction and curtailment of illicit drug trafficking networks. The class was taught at the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center. Read More…

Guidance for the Pay Allowance Continuation (PAC) Program NCARNG
This message provides guidance on the purpose, eligibility, procedures, termination, extension, and definitions pertaining to the Army’s Pay and Allowance Continuation (PAC) entitlement program. The purpose of PAC is to provide financial assistance to Soldiers by continuing their pay and allowances that would have discontinued at the time of their hospitalization. If approved, pay and allowances shall continue to be paid to a Soldier of the Regular Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve who, in the line of duty, incurs a wound, injury, or illness while serving in a combat operation or a combat zone, hostile fire area, or while exposed to a hostile fire event (regardless of location) and is hospitalized for treatment of the wound, injury or illness. See the message for more information. Read More…

US military sends ships, aircraft to Puerto Rico CNN
The US military is planning to deploy the USNS Comfort hospital ship to assist with FEMA’s response efforts in Puerto Rico a week after Hurricane Maria smashed the island as a Category 4 storm, several defense officials told CNN. The Comfort is a seagoing medical treatment facility “capable of providing resuscitation and stabilization care; initial wound and basic surgery; and postoperative treatment,” according to the US Navy.
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Municipality, two businesses recognized for hiring vets Jacksonville Daily News
It’s an accepted salutation to say “thank you for service” when greeting an active or retired armed service member. At an employers’ appreciation luncheon Thursday hosted by NCWorks Career Center-Onslow Veterans Unit, held at the dining hall of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter-16 off Sherwood Road in Jacksonville, the tables were turned and three local employers were recognized for their efforts in hiring veterans. Read More…

NC Guard Member rescues woman from burning car, shields her body from explosion NCNGA
You might find the world feels a little safer with Sgt. Cory Hinkle in it. At least you might when you find out what he did for a woman he didn’t even know. Monday afternoon, Hinkle was driving to his home in Forest City from his National Guard base in Charlotte. On Boiling Springs Highway in Shelby, Hinkle witnessed a head-on collision in front of him. “I saw the cars in front of me just slam into each other and dust and smoke go everywhere,” Hinkle said. Read More…

U.S. sending more ships, thousands of troops to aid recovery in Puerto Rico AP via Press Herald
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it is sending a flotilla of ships and thousands more military personnel to Puerto Rico to address the growing humanitarian crisis caused by Hurricane Maria. The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brock Long, said the devastation wrought by the Category 4 storm presented logistical challenges, with badly damaged airports and seaports making it difficult to get aid and personnel to the stricken island. Read More…

National Guard leaders defend Puerto Rico response The Hill 

The head of the National Guard said there has been no delay in federal help to Puerto Rico despite claims from lawmakers that the territory was not receiving adequate aid. Gen. Joseph Lengyel said he has not seen any political posturing that would deny or slow aid to the U.S. territory, which has been hit by two powerful Category 5 storms in the past month that killed at least 16 people and knocked out power on the entire island. Read More…

National Guard Provides Comms System to Aid Hurricane Recovery Efforts ExecutiveGov 

The U.S. National Guard has rolled out satellite communications systems in an effort to address communication gaps in hurricane-affected U.S. territories. The Guard said Friday its Joint Incident Site Communications Capability is designed to facilitate high-frequency radio, data, video and voice communications between first responders. Read More…

September — Today in Guard History National Guard 

1781 Yorktown, Virginia – Following the defeat of a British relief fleet off the entrance of Chesapeake Bay by a French fleet under Admiral DeGrasse, the combined armies of France and America march into newly constructed siege trenches surrounding the British army commanded by General Lord Charles Cornwallis. The Allied commanders George Washington and the Count de Rochambeau plan to reduce Cornwallis’s fortifications by use of heavy French siege guns landed by DeGrasse. It will take until October 9th before all the troops and guns are in place and the formal siege operation, conducted like those in Europe, can begin. Until then, units like the Massachusetts Light Infantry Battalion, will try to keep the British off balance with quick raids and feint attacks. Read More…

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.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…