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National Guard aviators return from Kosovo

KTUU Anchorage - Fri Nov 27, 12:53 am ET

The last remaining soldiers with the Alaska Army National Guard are coming home from Kosovo duty just in time for Thanksgiving.

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Dangers lurk during patrols
Las Vegas Review-Journal - 50 minutes ago
Editor's note: This is the third in a collection of periodic essays from Afghanistan by Lt. Col. Scott Cunningham, commander of the 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry, the largest overseas deployment of Nevada National Guard troops.
Troops of the 732nd CSSB Wisconsin National Guard receive video messages while serving overseas
The Oshkosh Northwestern - Thu Nov 26, 5:21 am ET
For most, the holidays are a time for family togetherness, a time when physical and emotional distance can quickly be bridged with nothing but a car ride and a kind word. But for those families with soldiers in the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, times are different.
Citizens to assist U.S. Coast Guard
St. Tammany News - Fri Nov 27, 1:47 am ET
A new group, Citizen’s Action Network, or CAN, will assist the U. S. Coast Guard in providing “more eyes” on area waterways to spot boaters in trouble, stolen boats, rising waters and other hazards.
Task force begins probe at Fort Hood
Temple Daily Telegram - Fri Nov 27, 1:18 am ET
FORT HOOD - Leaders of a task force, formed by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review weaknesses in Pentagon policies in the wake of a shooting that killed 13 and wounded dozens, were on the ground at Fort Hood on Tuesday.
Forces gather for ‘great’ feast
Tacoma News Tribune - 2 hours 33 minutes ago
The reservists are training to deploy to Iraq . The California National Guard soldiers are returning from a yearlong tour in Kosovo.
Obama Will Use West Point as Backdrop to Present Afghan Strategy
New York Times - Thu Nov 26, 12:42 pm ET
President Obama will talk about the troop increase and bringing troops home, as he walks a fine line between demonstrating resolve and reassuring Americans that the commitment to Afghanistan is not open-ended.
24 mariners found near Chuuk, 6 still missing
Honolulu Advertiser - Fri Nov 27, 2:02 am ET
Twenty-four of 30 mariners reported missing Sunday have been located by search and rescue teams with the U.S. Coast Guard in Honolulu and Apra Harbor, Guam during a joint search near Chuuk this week.
General Petraeus Surprises Crew of the USS Nimitz
San Diego 6 - Thu Nov 26, 8:08 pm ET
The San Diego based crew were served a Thanksgiving meal in the Gulf of Oman.
Names of the Dead
New York Times - Thu Nov 26, 1:13 am ET
The Department of Defense has identified 918 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans on Tuesday:.
Former ROTC student recommends retired lieutenant colonel for award
News Chief - Thu Nov 26, 7:46 am ET
LT. Col. Adolph Grimm, left, stands at attention at his Winter Haven home on Wednesday as United States Army Major Wally Gallart, right, begins an awards ceremony honoring Lt. Col. Grimm for his outstanding contributions to the community of Army Aviation.
Britain not to block US extradition of computer hacker
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Nov 26, 5:16 pm ET
A Briton accused of hacking into US military and NASA computers faces extradition to the United States after the British government Thursday rejected last-ditch requests to block the move.
Night Life
The Herald News - 31 minutes ago
dance Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Every 3rd Friday of the month, Polka music by Bob Mutz with "BIG" John Churnovic at Cantigny Post 367 VFW. At 826 Horseshoe Dr., Joliet. Croatian Cultural Club: Fish Frys and Music on Stage every Friday. Music on Friday nights starts at 7 p.m.: Ham and Jam, Nov. 27; Saturday music. Sunday Night Dances at the Croatian Club 6 to 10 p.m.: Krystalites, Dec. 6. $5 ...
Falldin American Legion brings gifts to schools in honor of American Education Week
Mounds View Sun-Focus - Thu Nov 26, 6:58 am ET
In honor of American Education Week, members of Falldin American Legion Post 555 delivered apples to teachers and school supplies to students the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Long Hill American Legion commander urges all to do whatâs right by veterans
Echoes-Sentinel - Thu Nov 26, 6:56 am ET
LONG HILL TWP. – Retiring Post Commander Richard Q. Hofacker Jr. read the presidential proclamation from President Barack Obama recognizing all veterans and gave his own remarks at the Long Hill Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 484, Union Street, Stirling.
W.Va. Guard air show set to fly in 2010
The Herald-Mail - 56 minutes ago
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - The 167th Air Lift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard will know next month whether the air show they are planning for next year at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport will feature a top flight act.
Orlando couple loses son in Afghanistan
FOX 35 Orlando - Thu Nov 26, 6:52 pm ET
The Pentagon says a soldier from Maryland, whose parents live in Orlando, has been killed in Afghanistan.
Vt. Christmas tree farms donate trees to military
WCAX-TV Vermont - 11 minutes ago
Associated Press - November 27, 2009 5:35 AM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont Christmas tree growers hope to make the holidays a little brighter for members of the Vermont National Guard by...
US reaches deal on troops in Poland: spokesman
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Nov 26, 4:22 pm ET
The United States and Poland have agreed terms for stationing US troops in Poland so that the deployment of US Patriot missiles can start next year, an official said Thursday.
Marines thankful, especially for going home
Pioneer Press - Fri Nov 27, 1:13 am ET
NAWA, Afghanistan — For the U.S. Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, this Thanksgiving Day in Afghanistan brought one overriding thing to be thankful for: They're about to go home.
Vt. Guard Troops Give Thanks from Training Base
WCAX-TV Vermont - 28 minutes ago
Some Vermont National Guard members who could not be home for Thanksgiving managed to enjoy a taste of the holiday.

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