The victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were remembered today at a ceremony that included a moment of silence, prayers and an honor guard. ...more

September 11, 2009

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has called up all of his Army National Guard troop and some Air National Guard units to get the state back on its feet following a crippling ice storm. ...more

January 31, 2009

On behalf of the Family Readiness Group of the Bravo Battery National Guard unit in Avon Park, and the group Touched By Angels, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of those who donated to our fundraiser yard sale which was held at the armory on Sept. 19. Many people within our community graciously donated items they no longer needed to help our soldiers during the upcoming Christmas holiday. Not only did we receive donations of goods for the yard sale, but also monetary donations as well. There were quite a few people who weren't aware of the situation our local guardsmen are in and were more than happy to donate to such a good cause. ...more

October 3, 2008

When three U.S. Coast Guard investigators peered into the hatch of a semi-submarine Saturday night, they saw two knives near the crewmen, Lt. j.g. Todd Bagetis said. ...more

September 17, 2008

When three U.S. Coast Guard investigators peered into the hatch of a semi-submarine Saturday night, they saw two knives near the crewmen, Lt. j.g. Todd Bagetis said. It was the middle of the night when the guardsmen climbed out of a small launch boat and onto the vessel authorities said was smuggling seven tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and knocked on the hatch. ...more

September 16, 2008

The housing of 35 Florida National Guard combat medics and other soldiers in sweltering metal huts during training in Texas was "a bit out of control," says a congressman who wants to know of any similar conditions elsewhere. ...more

August 15, 2008