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| Culpeper Star-Exponent | News and Messenger | Stafford County Sun |
Thursday, January 22, 2009National Guard provides unprecedented Inauguration supportDuring the nation’s 56th presidential Inauguration Tuesday, some 9,300 members of the National Guard worked to provide transport, traffic control and medical and logistical support, as well as performed in the parade. SKIESUnlimitedThe name SKIESUnlimited combines the acronym for “Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills” with the word “Unlimited” for the unlimited learning possibilities for Army children and youth. A Presidential precedentI f you stayed home the past few days to avoid the Inauguration crowds but would still like to partake in the event, or you just couldn’t get enough of the Inauguration, head over to Mount Vernon. Thursday, January 15, 2009Working dogs prepare for inaugural serviceStand alone photo Belvoir community Inauguration celebrationsThe Fort Belvoir Community Center provides complete Inauguration television coverage Tuesday in the ballroom. Power outage planned for village renovations, facility upgradesA planned power outage will affect some post residences and office buildings Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Alaska Guardsmen save 167 lives in 2008The men and women of the Alaska National Guard are credited with saving 167 lives in Alaska and around the world in 2008. Army speeds delivery of force-protection equipment to IraqArmy officials are creating a new way to field force-protection products, such as mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, to speed their delivery to deployed Soldiers in Iraq. Flag Ladies embroider symbols of presidential pomp, powerSome dedicated ladies in Philadelphia are using their embroidery skills to construct dozens of colorful ceremonial flags for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. Registration open for 2009 Best Sapper CompetitionServicemembers who think they have what it takes to be the next “Best Sapper” now have the chance to show the Army what they’re made of. |

