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posted on May 11, 2012 4:26 AM views:103 And we're off! The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is always popular with national and international entrants, this year numbering more than 40,000. The Indiana National Guard and Guard Reserve are always close by to lend a hand.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on May 10, 2012 5:34 AM views:128 A special program was held to observe Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at Stout Field, May 9, 2012. In addition to a keynote speech by Josh Manlove, folk dancers performed to traditional music to bring their heritage to the Soldiers, Airmen and civilians who work at JFHQ.
[Read the rest of this article...] posted on May 10, 2012 5:05 AM views:129 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated around the country in May, set so by Presidential proclamation. The rich cultural history and heritage was evident at the program held at Stout Field, Indianapolis, May 9, 2012.
[Read the rest of this article...] posted on May 01, 2012 5:36 AM views:179 Many people have heard of Wounded Warrior programs, but few know that the Indiana Guard has its own special service available for the wounded. The Transition Assistance Advisors are here to offer help and guidance through the maze of need in which wounded servicemembers and their families find themselves.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 30, 2012 4:12 AM views:194 Muscatatuck Urban Training Center was the site of tornado-preparedness training for several first-responder teams from west central Indiana. MUTC and Camp Atterbury together comprise premier training destinations for law enforcement, military, and first-responder agencies from around the world. [Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 24, 2012 3:36 AM views:286 During the National Guard Association of Indiana annual conference, Army National Guard Director, Lt. Gen. William Ingram, Jr., not only took time to deliver the keynote address, but visited training facilities at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Of the unusual facilities and capabilities, Ingram commented,"..Things can be done there that cannot be anywhere else in the nation."[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 23, 2012 10:26 AM views:279 Tyndall Armory has been the scene of many historic moments - just like it was Thursday, April 19. Indiana National Guard recruit Pvt. Steven Perry won the state Golden Gloves title in an uncontested bout. "..Nobody wants to fight him..."[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 20, 2012 4:51 AM views:248 Indiana's Employer Support for the Guard And Reserve hosted its 6th annual "Operation Hire a Hoosier Veteran Career Fair," Wednesday, April 18. Helping veterans find jobs is one important focus of the ESGR.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 19, 2012 9:59 AM views:303 The Indiana Guard has been working toward a more "whole" membership in terms of emotional welfare after deployments, including that of family members. A three-tier process has been put in place to train civilian clinicians to help them more fully comprehend military and military-family issues.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 19, 2012 5:51 AM views:226 Mr. Keith Morris and Dr. Amanda Wickett-Curtis were guest speakers at the JFHQ-sponsored seminar marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Col. Ross Waltemath, Director of Civil Affairs for the Indiana National Guard also proved an efffective presenter on being pro-active and protective of fellow Soldiers, Airmen, and civilians in the workplace.posted on April 19, 2012 5:19 AM views:187 Sexual assault awareness and prevention will help focus on a zero-tolerance goal for the Indiana National Guard. A seminar covering the importance to men and women of response and understanding drew a large crowd at Stout Field, Monday, April 16.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 18, 2012 11:27 AM views:248 The 819th Firefighter Team was welcomed back from Afghanistan by loved ones at the Indianapolis Airport, Tuesday, April 17.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 17, 2012 3:02 AM views:239 2-238th Aviation learns the theory and the reality of hauling water from water environments to fire sites.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 16, 2012 10:42 AM views:293 The 5-19th Agribusiness Development Team held its departure ceremony at Stout Field, Sunday, April 15. The 12-member team, deploying to Afghanistan, will teach and mentor local farmers in better farming and business techniques.[Read the rest of this article...] posted on April 16, 2012 10:18 AM views:258 As light-hearted as it sounds, training with "bambi buckets" is deadly serious. Aviation Soldiers from Shelbyville trained in the classroom to understand concepts of weight-load effects on helicopters, then took to the blackhawks for hands-on training. The water buckets, known as bambi buckets, are lowered into bodies of water for fill, then transported to fire emergencies, such as forest fires. |
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