Story by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur | Idaho Army National Guard | 12.22.2020
For the past several weeks, the Idaho National Guard has partnered with agencies and organizations across Idaho as the battle against COVID-19 continues. On Nov. 13, Gov. Brad Little activated 100 members from the Idaho National Guard as cases of COVID-19 elevated throughout the state. On Dec. 11, that number was increased to 250 under an authorization pursuant to 23 U.S.C. Section 502(f),......
Story by Desiree Dillehay | U.S. Army Recruiting Seattle Battalion | 12.07.2020
U.S. Army recruiters across Washington, Alaska, and Northern Idaho are hosting a virtual career fair Dec. 9 as part of an Army-wide campaign to educate interested individuals about full-time and part-time careers available in 150 different specialties....
Story by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur | Idaho Army National Guard | 11.11.2020
On the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the bell at the Capitol's steps was rung 11 times to honor those who have served before us. After the bell ceremony, the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho held a Service to the Armed Forces event to thank veterans, military service members and their families....
Story by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur | 124th Fighter Wing | 11.10.2020
Capt. Mike Shufeldt, 124th Fighter Wing pilot, remembers the night of June 18, 2020 vividly. He was flying the Warrior Spirit and situated next to him, near his lap, was the special U.S. flag honoring the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The flag was presented on Nov. 2 to the tribe council. This special flag was flown through the skies over Afghanistan one night during the Idaho Air National......
Courtesy Story | 366th Fighter Wing | 11.09.2020
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Many challenging events have occurred throughout this year and at times some could wonder about what to expect or what is next. With the obstacles that have occurred worry and stress come more easily. Fortunately, the 366th Force Support Squadron Airmen are determined enough to face that challenge and continue taking care of Airmen and their families....
Story by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur | Idaho Army National Guard | 11.08.2020
On Nov. 6, 2020 the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy received a donation of thousands of dollars’ worth of gym equipment for the cadets. One of Idaho’s well-known reality TV show stars and businessman Troy McClain, joined forces with international businessman Bedros Keuilian to make this happen because he was inspired by the Adjutant General of Idaho Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak’s passion for......
Story by Capt. Robert Taylor | Idaho Army National Guard | 09.29.2020
Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bongiovi sees a lot of similarities between working with horses and working with the Soldiers and Airmen he oversees as the Idaho National Guard’s senior enlisted leader. Bongiovi spends his days around horses. He grew up around them. He trains a few, but most of his time is spent working as a farrier, someone who specializes in horseshoeing. Because every horse’s......
Courtesy Story | Idaho Army National Guard | 09.27.2020
More than a dozen Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers participated in the National Guard’s Cyber Shield 20 exercise Sept 12-27. Members of Idaho’s Defense Cyber Operations Element were among nearly 600 Soldiers from more than 40 states who participated in the two-week training event. The defensively focused tactical annual cyber exercise was hosted virtually this year and gave Idaho......
