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The National Guard Turns 382 Years Old Today!

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History / National Guard

The National Guard Turns 382 Years Old Today!

In 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent the regiments to defend the colony better. The 181st Infantry, the 182nd Infantry, the 101st Field Artillery, and the 101st Engineer Battalion  are the descendants of first regiments of Massachusetts Army National Guard. Massachusetts… Read more

Flag At Half-Staff Alert / Military History / Naval History

Today Is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: 7 December 1941

Air raid Pearl Harbor! This is not drill! The attack on Pearl Harbor (called Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters (Operation Z in planning) and the Battle of Pearl Harbor) was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of… Read more
appy Birthday to The Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) December 1

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Military History

Happy Birthday to The Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) December 1, 2018

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressional chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which include search and rescue (by air and… Read more
Project Help

Announcements and Updates / Press Releases / Veteran Owned Business Member News

Project Help will host 2nd Annual Poster Contest “Honoring All Who Served”

Details: Start: October 23, 2018 | End: February 21, 2019 Honoring All Who Served Project Help is calling all budding art geniuses to participate in the 2nd Annual Poster Contest in support of their mission to serve veterans and their families during difficult times. The theme is “honoring all who served. Winning entries will be used on social media, the… Read more