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103rd breaks ground on new aerospace facility
October 19, 2023 — Major Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general and commander of the Connecticut National Guard, hosted local and state legislators for a groundbreaking event at the site of the 103rd Airlift Wing’s future Aerospace Support Equipment Vehicle Maintenance Composite Facility at Bradley Air National Guard Base Oct. 16, 2023... MORE

A Comprehensive List of mental health and suicide prevention services
October 10, 2023 — According to the annual Department of Defense report on suicides, which was released in September 2023, the rate of service member death from suicide rose from 20.3 per 100,000 in 2015 to 29. In 2020. Because of this rising epidemic, the Department of Defense has made continuous efforts, including the Brandon Act, to improve the mental health care it provides its service members and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help... MORE

History of the U.S. Military's Dining-In
September 25, 2023 — The term “dining-in” derives from an old Viking tradition celebrating great battles and feasts of heroes by formal ceremony, which spread to monasteries, early-day universities and to the military when the officer's mess was established. ... MORE

MASCAL MEDEVAC: Connecticut Army Guard Medics Prove Their Capabilities during Mass Casualty Training
September 13, 2023 — Medics from the Connecticut Army National Guard’s 143rd Regional Support Group trained for a mass casualty event during their annual training in early August at Fort Drum, New York... MORE

Connecticut National Guardsmen attend Suicide Prevention Workshop
September 7, 2023 — September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and Connecticut’s Home Team has enlisted a new group of warriors to lead the charge against suicide... MORE

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CTNG Soldier sets sights on professional boxing career
January 31, 2020 — From an outsider’s perspective, the sport of boxing can appear like a chaotic and violent dance between two athletes. But for those in the ring, the sport transcends the few moments of sparring and is better defined by the camaraderie and fellowship shared among their fellow boxers... MORE

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