NCNGA Weekly Guardsman for February 7, 2019

Are you or your spouse in transition from the military, seeking meaningful employment or thinking about a new career? The North Carolina National Guard Association (NCNGA) can help. In an effort to improve career opportunities for its members the NCNGA is looking for 8-10 Soldiers, Airmen, or Spouses to participate in a five part career support course conducted by Patriots Path. In this course you will define new career goals, map out job search strategies, identify opportunities, create personal marketing approaches and connect within the community to peers, mentors and coaches for continued networking and support. Each of the five in-classroom, interactive workshops are held in corporate boardrooms or training facilities offering students added connectivity to employers who are committed to supporting the. In addition to the five group classes, student also participate in one-on-one breakout sessions with assigned mentors and coaches to cover more personalized resume writing, mock-interviews and job shadowing.

If you are interested in participating in this program please contact Larry Coleman at larry@ncnga.org or 984-664-0308. Possible Course Locations included the Triangle and Triad area and there is no cost to association members and spouses for this course.

Convention Update! Keynote speaker and member showcase! NCNGA

Ladies and Gentlemen, your North Carolina National Guard Association is excited to confirm Secretary Hall as the Keynote speaker during the business session of the convention. We are also excited to announce our Member Showcase that will follow his comments on Saturday afternoon. As of today we have three great guests with more pending. The showcase will allow for our members to tell their story on how the National Guard impacted their story outside the Guard. We will also host a Q&A session as part of the panel. Registration details are on the attached flyer, live link is below. The keynote speaker and Members Showcase are Saturday Afternoon starting at 1:00 P.M.

Register for the Inaugural 113th Special Troops Battalion 5K Fun Run/Walk to be held at Jamestown Park on the 7th of April. Walk or run for fun! Event proceeds will go to help fund the 4th Annual 113th Sustainment Brigade’s Logistics Ball. All participants will receive a t-shirt, racing bib, and the fastest male and female will receive a medal. There will be food and drinks available on site (cash only). Full details and registration can be found here!

Educational Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications NCNGA

Each year, the Educational Foundation awards scholarships based on available funds. The scholarships range in value from $400 for Community College attendees, to $10,000 scholarship we award in partnership with the State Employees Credit Union. Most Community College scholarships are $400, while the typical four-year college recipient is awarded $1,000.

The Educational Foundation raises funds and accepts donations for several General Scholarships. In addition, the Educational Foundation awards a number of scholarships that honor and memorialize prior members of the National Guard and their families.

There are two applications: Regular and Academic Excellence, which are described below. Completed applications can be mailed to the office at: NCNGA Educational Foundation/ 7410 Chapel Hill Road/ Raleigh, NC 27607. Applications must be completed in full and include the required income information, school transcripts, etc.

Need to connect with financial, health, employment or other services in your local community? Military OneSource’s state consultants bring help directly to you, offering outreach services to support members of the military community when and where they need it most. While many Military OneSource services are easily accessed with just a phone call or a click, state consultants can help if you need more in-depth information or support in your own backyard. To learn more visit Military OneSource.

The Minuteman Muster 5K & 8K NCNGA

The Minuteman Muster 5K & 8K is part of an open house event at the NC National Guard Military Center (near the NC Fairgrounds). The event includes includes USATF Certified 5K & 8K Races, a National Guard & Emergency Services open house, and fun activities for everyone. Presented by Celito.net Take the Challenge and run BOTH the 5K & 8K races. This year teams of 4 high school runners can compete in the 5K for FREE!

Runners and spectators will enjoy an open house featuring military, emergency management, and law enforcement equipment displays, a rock climbing wall, and other fun activities.

Enjoy the premium race experience provided by Precision Race with state of the art Jaguar timing, real-time race results, and automated finish line photography. The Minuteman Muster 5K & 8K races are part of the Triangle Race Series.

This year the registration price is lower than ever, but the race shirt is available as a $15 option. It will be the same design and type running shirt, but a different color.

TACP Annual 24 Hour Challenge! TACP

On Thursday, 28-29 March 2019 the Tactical Air Control Party Association will host a 24-Hour Challenge the YMCA Park in Albemarle, NC. This annual event raises money for the Families of fallen heroes. You can show your support by running, walking or just hanging out. This can be done as a team or individual. Registration is available now!

The 2-130th AOB welcomes new commander DVIDS

FORT BRAGG, NC – The North Carolina Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Aviation Regiment (2-130th Airfield Operations Battalion) hosts a change of command ceremony at the North Carolina Military Academy at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 3.

The 2-130th AOB Commander Lt. Col. Lisa Whitley, who is retiring after 24 years of service, handed over command to Lt. Col. Dave Baker, previously the operations officer of the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade.
Col. Joseph Bishop, the commander of the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, was in attendance and provided words of encouragement for the outgoing and incoming commanders.

“Lt. Col. Whitley, we wish you the best as you move toward retirement,” said Bishop. “What an outstanding and storied career. Lt. Col. Baker remember to empower your leaders and allow them to lead. How you take care of your Soldier’s will define your legacy.”

Throughout its existence, the 2-130th AOB has responded to numerous natural disasters and overseas operations. Most recently, the AOB (-) deployed in September 2017 in support two operations, providing air traffic control in multiple locations throughout the Middle East and Whitley couldn’t be more proud.

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February 7th, 2003 – Quincy, IL – members of the 126th Maintenance Company are mobilized to support Operation Enduring Freedom (the war in Afghanistan). The unit will not be deployed overseas, rather some of its soldiers are sent to Fort Bragg, NC, to ‘backfill’ for troops already shipped out. Among its 180 personnel are four sets of brothers. It is not at all uncommon for family members to be serving together in the same unit. National Guard units draw their soldiers from the local community in which they are based and often include brothers, fathers and sons and since the 1970s, sisters or mother and daughter combinations. In fact, this same unit 35-years earlier (1968) had a very similar situation. Then designated as the 126th Service and Supply Company it was mobilized for Vietnam service. Of the 148 men in its ranks were eight sets of brothers, including one set of three brothers. Fortunately the unit suffered no Guard casualties and all returned from Vietnam safely.

Help Wanted! NCNGA Looking for Part-Time Editor Volunteer NCNGA

The Association is looking for a volunteer for about six hours a month. The Association is seeking a part-time editor to work on the Tarheel Gaurdsman. If you or someone you know is experienced in InDesign or similar software please contact Katie at 919-851-3390, extension 2 or by email: Katie@ncnga.org.

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