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  • Military involvement in political activities

    There is a constitutional tradition of a politically neutral military establishment under civilian control. This includes non-partisanship by the military and the elimination of undue military influence on the political process.There is a difference between partisan political activity and

  • 100 miles: One day, one cause

    How long does it take you to drive 100 miles in a day, or pedal a bike that distance? Would you even consider walking or running 100 miles in a day? What if it was to help a friend and his family?For Tech. Sgt. Wayne Jenderny, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of fire

  • Call out the National Guard

    When the call comes in for the National Guard to respond, some might automatically assume it is for a riot or natural disaster, harkening images of Soldiers wielding shields and batons or Airmen filling sandbags. The National Guard has been there through many instances since 1636 when a band of

  • Senior Airman Weiss Sings 'Alone'

    Senior Airman Lisa Weiss, 171st Services Apprentice, was selected as one of 14 finalists to sing at the Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball sing-off which was held on Saturday, March 24 in Groton, Connecticut. Weiss competed against 14 other selected individuals in the competition

  • PA National Guard Awards New State Military Medal for Public Service

    The Pennsylvania National Guard awarded the first two recipients of its new Major Octavius V. Catto Medal during a ceremony at The Union League of Philadelphia.The first Pennsylvania Army National Guard recipient is 1st Sgt. Kevin Bittenbender of Lewisburg, Union County. He was recognized for

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