Summer 2010 - STATES - The National Guard
Summer 2010 - STATES - The National Guard
Summer 2010 - STATES - The National Guard
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On the Cover<br />
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. – Pfc. Daniel L. Bain, a carpenter<br />
from Lowell and member of the 180th Engineer<br />
Detachment Fire Fighters, Massachusetts <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>,<br />
helps stranded citizens across the almost impassable<br />
Beech Bluff Road in East Freetown, April 2, <strong>2010</strong>. Bain<br />
and 180th are working in support of Operation Rising<br />
Water (Army photo by Spc. Alfred Tripolone III, 65th<br />
Press Camp Headquarters).<br />
Visit the Massachusetts<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Web site<br />
www.ma.ng.mil<br />
<strong>The</strong> Adjutant General<br />
Maj. Gen. Joseph C. Carter<br />
Public Affairs Officer<br />
Maj. Lisa Ahaesy<br />
Managing Editor<br />
Maj. James Sahady<br />
Staff<br />
Lt. Col. Jack McKenna<br />
Master Sgt. Pallas Wahl<br />
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Tedeschi<br />
Sgt. 1st Class Don Veitch<br />
Staff Sgt. James Lally<br />
Senior Amn. Eric Kolesnikovas<br />
8537 Corbin Dr., Anchorage, AK 99507<br />
Toll Free: (866) 562-9300<br />
Bob Ulin<br />
Publisher<br />
Marie Lundstrom<br />
Editor<br />
Gloria Schein<br />
Graphic Artist<br />
Chris Kersbergen<br />
Darrell George<br />
Advertising Sales<br />
www.AQPpublishing.com<br />
Features<br />
Massachusetts <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
Gives Flood Assistance to Local Communities . . . 7<br />
Activated Chemical Troops<br />
Get Visit from Top State Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Royal Jordanian Air Force Members Train at Otis . . 9<br />
Engineers to Deploy to Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
101st FA Medic Provides Care at Car Accident . . . 12<br />
Detention Facility Transferred to Iraqi Control . . . 13<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Celebrates the<br />
373rd First Muster at the Salem Common. . . 14<br />
In the Spirit of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Massachusetts Governor Signs<br />
Tax Legislation to Help Reservists. . . . . . . . 17<br />
Friend of 102nd Continues<br />
Model Aircraft Donations to Wing . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />
Dual Military Spouses: a Challenge in Itself . . . .19<br />
Oldest FA Battalion Takes Charge at Camp Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21<br />
Massachusetts <strong>Guard</strong> Soldier Becomes U.S. Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Partners for Prosperity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />
Operation Total Warrior<br />
Prepares the Total Force . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
102nd Honored as Diversity Hero . . . . . 24<br />
Celtics and Soldiers Host Black History Event for Students . . . . . . . . 25<br />
<strong>Guard</strong>sman Aids Critically Injured Motorist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Departments<br />
Command Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Service Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Short Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />
www.ma.ng.mil<br />
This magazine is an authorized publication for members of the Massachusetts <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>. Contents of this magazine<br />
are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong> Bureau or the Massachusetts <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government, the Department<br />
of Defense, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Bureau or the Massachusetts <strong>National</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Nation’s First 1
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