Guard Responds to Tornado
More than 300 members of the Kansas National Guard have been activated in response to a powerful tornado that almost destroyed the town of Greensburg, Kan., May 4.
Guard members are assisting in search-and-rescue efforts in the wake of the tornado, which was classified as an
F-5, the highest rating given by the National Weather Service.
Navy welcomes USS Hawaii
The USS Hawaii officially became part of the Navy yesterday, the third Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to join the fleet.
The commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Submarine Base included hula dancers and military and government officials wearing lei. They were all there to watch as Gov. Linda Lingle gave the boat's officers and crew the command to "Man our ship and bring her to life." USS Hawaii Gallery
Military Severely Injured Center
The Military Severely Injured Center (MSI Center) is a program dedicated to providing seamless, centralized support -- for as long as it may take -- to make sure that injured service members and their families achieve the highest level of functioning and quality of life. If you are a severely injured service member or the family member of a severely injured service member, the MSI Joint Center can help you cut red tape; understand what benefits are available to you; identify resources; and obtain counseling, information, and support. Injured service members and their families can get assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-888-774-1361 for this free service.
The MSI Center also provides educational materials that can help you understand and tackle issues related to concerns that injured service members often have, from helping children and spouses with the challenges they face, to concerns about making homes and vehicles accessible, to building new relationships.
In addition the MSI Center offers a Career Center that supplements their services related to career planning, including employment and benefits information for both injured service members and their spouses.
Bob Hope Golf Tournament in May
The 4th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Tournament takes place May 19 at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Course. All proceeds will benefit the Air Force Enlisted Village, a nonprofit charity that provides a home for the surviving spouses of enlisted servicemembers. The tournament begins at 11 a.m. with registration and a shotgun start at noon. Registration fee is $50 per person, with four-person teams accepted. Lunch will be provided. For more information, see the Air Force Enlisted Village's website
or call Charlie Ray at (850) 651-3766.
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