The Oregon National Guard participated with the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division during the Bangladesh Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 30, 2022. See link for more details. bit.ly/3zANKxs
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Oregon Army National Guard Captain Taylor B. Frye from Pendleton, Oregon, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, is the recipient of the General MacArthur Leadership Award. Read the press release here: bit.ly/3SRQr4C
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New 'Get a Sign' podcast available! Chief Conner speaks with the deputy director of the Oregon National Guard State Partnership Program about what the program offers to the Guard, the state and our partner nations.
Apple: apple.co/3VVWGau
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Tiupcs
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The Umatilla Chemical Depot located in Umatilla, Oregon, was officially renamed the Raymond F. Rees Training Center, in honor of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Raymond F. Rees, September 29, 2022. See the images here: bit.ly/3e6nYKc
See the ceremony video here:
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Kayla Gathright is an advocate for veterans and military members around Oregon, as well as serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where she drills at Swain Island Naval Reserve Center in Portland. She recently won the title of Miss Oregon for America Strong.
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Today is VFW Day. The Veterans Of Foreign Wars was founded by James C. Putnam on 29 September 1899, and since then the date has been celebrated at posts in America and later all over the globe. Read more:
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National Preparedness Month.
Teach Youth About Preparedness ready.gov/kids
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National Preparedness Month.
Prepare for Disasters ready.gov/be-informed
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Today is the Air National Guard Birthday. Although the Air National Guard was not established as a separate reserve component of the U.S. Air Force until 18 September 1947. Read more:
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September 17-23 is Constitution Week and September 17th is the day when two important observances take place: Citizenship Day and Constitution Day. Read more:
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USAF at 75: ANG Commanders of the Pacific reflect on their path to leadership and shared mission challenges. Read the story here: bit.ly/3DwLRof
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The third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Day, a time to remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POW) and service members who are missing in action (MIA). You Are Not Forgotten – Read more:
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It was truly an honor to have General Gent Welsh , Wing Commander Colonel Todd Hofford and the full team with their presence at our store last week at accompanied by Joel Johnson.
Amrapur Tailors, #JUSMAGTHAI Bangkok
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National Preparedness Month.
Build A Kit ready.gov/kit
Today is Patriot Day, officially known as National Day of Service and Remembrance, observed every September 11th in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. (bit.ly/3Ks3ur0)
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Another successful Search & Rescue (SAR) by our Oregon National Guard!
On 8 Sept at 1130 hours a SAR request was received by the Oregon Joint Operations Center, about a 32 year old male hiker who fell 100ft on Mt Washington.
#NGB #oregonguard #rescue #SAR
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September is National Service Dog Month, a time marked to pay tribute to the animals who support Americans with special training to help with people dealing with vision impairment, medical issues, mental health, and many other areas.
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This summer with the Oregon Search and Rescue Program. Several high-profile missions have focused attention on the need to be prepared when you head out into the wilderness.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and while this important time of observance and suicide awareness is not limited to veterans, active duty, National Guard, or Reservists, the military’s needs in this area cannot be overlooked.
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A new episode of Hope in the Trenches just posted, listen on your favorite podcast app or watch on the video from the interview on our YouTube page:
bit.ly/3At5FHr
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Last year STARBASE Umatilla opened as the fourth Academy in Oregon. Summer Camps help enhance learning through fun. Check out BattleBot Camp! dvidshub.net/r/e248te
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“...Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...”
On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, a document that continues to inspire.
Happy Independence Day!
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The Oregon National Guard has conducted multiple search and rescues missions thought the holiday weekend; remember to be safe, wear proper safety gear for whatever activity you're doing, and have a safe and happy 4th of July.
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Today on June 2nd we celebrate the newly established National Wildland Firefighting Day, created to recognize the hard work & dedication of every wildland fire responder. We reflect on those who have fallen in the line of duty & renew our assurance to wildland firefighter safety.
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While we celebrate our country's 246 Birthday, we reflect on our Founding Fathers dream; to make the United States a beacon of freedom, liberty and self-government. Happy 4th of July Weekend!
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On Independence Day, the 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct patriotic flyovers over Southern Oregon.
10:00 a.m. Klamath Falls
10:20 a.m. Ashland
10:30 a.m. Central Point
11:00 a.m. Creswell
11:30 a.m. Eagle Point
12:00 p.m. Lake of the Woods
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On Independence Day, the 142nd Wing will conduct patriotic flyovers over Oregon & SW Washington.
10:00 a.m. Lake Oswego
10:07 a.m. Turner
10:10 a.m. Monmouth
10:35 a.m. Neskowin
10:40 a.m. Rockaway Beach
10:50 a.m. Clatskanie
11:00 a.m. Camas, Wash.
11:06 a.m. Ridgefield, Wash.
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Oregon National Guard service member’s participated in several Memorial Day community events around the state today, underscoring the significance of those members of the United States military that paid the ultimate sacrifice to this nation.
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Today is Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
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Among the many military holidays celebrated each year is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day. Read more:
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flashalert.net/id/OreMilitary - 142nd Wing to conduct temporary night flying operations (Photo)
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Join the Oregon Military Museum as it opens its Historic Park May 21, 2022! fb.me/e/4zZX9yajg
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