National Guard
Connecticut Guard Members Among Those Sent Furlough Notices By Accident
The National Guard mistakenly sent out furlough notices to Guard members in up to 21 states — including Connecticut — despite the Pentagon’s decision to delay the notification of unpaid time off for two more weeks.
Governor Declares State Of Emergency, Deploys National Guard
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has declared a state of emergency and deployed National Guard troops around the state to help with any rescues and other emergencies during a potentially historic winter storm.
70 National Guard Soldiers To Deploy
About seventy members of the Connecticut National Guard’s 143rd Batallion are leaving for Southwest Asia. The Waterbury-based unit will provide operational, logistical and personnel support for combat forces, the way it did in its 2006 […]
Guard Members Return Tuesday
Eighty Connecticut Air National Guard members will be home from Afghanistan in time for Thanksgiving.
State Begins To Assess Losses From Superstorm
Some shoreline residents spent the night stranded in their homes by floodwaters as Superstorm Sandy pummeled the state with a devastating storm surge and high winds, killing at least two people and damaging property from Stonington to Greenwich.
National Guard Helps With Flooding
Connecticut National Guard officials say troops have responded to East Haven and Darien to help with flooding problems.
Opinion: Even On 9/11 Obama And Romney Can’t Resist Political Attacks
The thought of going an entire day without political campaigning out respect of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 was a nice and extremely appropriate thought. However, disappointing to many, it wasn’t the respectful day totally without political bickering that was expected by many who were watching and listening.
Guard Members Heading For Afghanistan
Eighty airmen from the Connecticut National Guard have been mobilized for deployment to Afghanistan
Guard Members Return Tonight
Twenty-five Connecticut National Guard airmen are returning home from Afghanistan after their unit’s third deployment overseas in the war on terror.
National Guard Engineer Detachment To Leave For Afghanistan
Seven members of the 246th Engineer Detachment of the Connecticut National Guard leave Windsor Locks Monday for additional training before leaving for Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
