Local veterans reflect on Iraq War 20 years after it started
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE – March 20. For most, it’s not a date that lives in infamy. This year, it came and went without much fanfare. But Monday marked the 20th anniversary of…
Names in the News: Winder and Floyd advance in the military
Provided by Kimberly Winder – PFC Hank Winder of Afton & PVT Matt Floyd of Cokeville are two of Lincoln County’s newest US soldiers. The two soldiers “turned green” signifying they’ve advanced from civilian to United States soldiers. But training…
Wyoming National Guard under increased oversight
By Tennessee Watson, WyoFile.com Following whistleblowers’ complaints about the handling of sexual harassment and sexual violence in the Wyoming National Guard, the Legislature and governor have taken steps to strengthen accountability for perpetrators and those who fail to address abuse when it happens…
Star Valley Health welcomes helping hands of National Guard Recruits
◆ Three recruits are assigned to serve at Star Valley Heath through December. Courtesy of Star Valley Health Blog Star Valley Health welcomes the National Guard Recruiters for a 90-day deployment. They will serve in different capacities. The Wyoming Department…
National Guard deployed to help hospitals with surge
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Amid a surge in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he had activated members of the Wyoming National Guard to assist…
Celebrating Heroes – military service helps Star Valley soldier be a better family man
◆ Arel Hunt joined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 2003. By Arel L Hunt, Jr CPT, MS, WYARNG Medical Detachment Commander I joined the military going into my senior year of high school. It was post 9/11 and…
Barrasso and President Trump spend Thanksgiving with soldiers
◆ There are approximately 370 Wyoming National Guard soldiers deployed. Thanksgiving Day Wyoming soldiers stationed in Afghanistan spent some time with U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and President Donald Trump. Members of Wyoming National Guard’s A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th…
Senator Barrasso visits with valley soldiers on active duty overseas
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently traveled overseas to be with Wyoming National Guard troops serving in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Kosovo. There are approximately 370 Wyoming National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East and Europe….
84th Civil Support Team joins local emergency responders in training
The “big show” was in town this last week as the Wyoming National Guard 84th Civil Support Team conducted training with emergency responders and law enforcement in Lincoln County. The training took place a multiple locations during the week of…