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Justin Scott “Buddy” Gregory became Private Gregory on Aug. 5, after being sworn into the United States Army National Guard. Buddy will ship out to Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., on Oct. 15.
The following delegates represented Worcester County at the 90th American Legion National Convention, held Aug. 23-28 in Phoenix, Ariz.: Bill Barbour of Dudley; Alfred G. Canale of Fitchburg; Karen L. Davis and James F. Ward Jr. of Millbury; Steven Higley of East Templeton; Donald Temple of Jefferson; Edward G. Humphrey Jr. of Orange; and Kenneth Parke, Leland F. Plummer, Edward Rodriguez and ...
(Prat Thakkar, NECN) - It was a special day Saturday for more than 100 National Guard members from around New England. These members of the 182nd Engineer Company spent the past 12 months as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This unit's mission was to find and clear IEDs throughout Iraq. NECN'S Prat Thakkar has the story from Saturday's homecoming ceremony.
National Guard soldiers from Tennessee patrol the streets Friday night in Humvees in Baton Rouge in an effort to curb looting and enforce the city-parish’s 10 p.m. curfew. Three different convoys, led by law enforcement, have been rolling through different areas of the parish since Wednesday.
UF students in Army ROTC demonstrated their tactical skills Thursday at Flavet Field to raise awareness and give new members hands–on experience. The event featured demonstrations by each of the three clubs in Army ROTC, including the Gator Guard drill team.
OPA LOCKA, Fla. -- Officials said a US Coast Guard helicopter crew is preparing to take off from Opa-Locka airport to warn boaters of the impending storm.
Even one of the largest airplanes in the world, a gray Lockheed C-5 Galaxy behemoth, seemed dwarfed by its surroundings:
One of the largest Air National Guard projects in history opened in Memphis on Saturday.
Another KOTA Territory National Guard member is going over seas.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon plan for future U.S. troop levels in Iraq now under consideration by President Bush resulted from a compromise at the highest levels of the U.S. military, with top Iraq commander Gen. David Petraeus initially seeking to sustain the current level of 15 combat brigades through June while members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urged a swifter reduction, according to senior ...
While the U.S. goes slow on withdrawing troops from Iraq, Baghdad is seeking sophisticated warplanes to defend itself
The United States has backed Ukraine's bid for NATO membership a day after similarly supporting Georgia, in a move which may further stoke tensions with Russia.
Montana bid farewell to the commander of the state's National Guard as Major General Randy Mosley officially retired on Saturday.
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - The Department of Defense Monday announced the death of an Arkansas Army National Guard Soldier with the 39th Brigade Combat Team participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Southern New England is bracing for drenching rain and gusts near 50 mph as Tropical Storm Hanna runs up the Eastern Seaboard.
The military policeman from Weidman killed in action in Afghanistan will be buried next week in Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez, 35, died when his unit came under fire in central Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to the Department of Defense.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thomas O'Brien, the U.S. Attorney for California's Central District, is emerging as a likely prosecutor in criminal cases expected from the U.S. mortgage meltdown.
Dozens of Illinois Army National Guard soldiers were honored Saturday for their sacrifice and support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) -- U.N. peacekeepers and aid groups are struggling to feed thousands left hungry by Tropical Storm Hanna, but are yet to reach thousands even as powerful Hurricane Ike approached Saturday with the likelihood of more rain.
Melissa Stockwell has her share of coveted medals, like a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. She was awarded those after her left leg was blown off almost 4 1/2 years ago, as a U.S. Army second-lieutenant hit by a roadside bomb during a routine convoy through Baghdad.
US Vice President Dick Cheney accused Russia of using "brutality" and seeking Soviet-style dominance through the Georgia conflict but Russia's leader insisted that the war has changed the world map.
