National Guard

Gov. Abbott - Tue March 05, 2024

Gov. Abbott Announces Funds for Eagle Pass Base Camp

Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced during a press conference in Eagle Pass that Texas is building a Forward Operating Base in the Del Rio sector to house Texas National Guard soldiers. The Texas Military Department acquired 80 acres of land in Eagle Pass to construct a Forward Operating Base that will house up to 1,800 Texas National Guard soldiers, with the ability to accommodate an additional 500....

The County - Tue January 19, 2021

New National Guard Facility in Presque Isle to Open in Spring

The new $18.3 million Maine National Guard building in Presque Isle will officially open this spring, according to a Guard spokesperson. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the Northern Maine Readiness Center, located on a 10-acre plot at 6 Edgemont Dr., and expect to complete the work in February....

KPLC Digital Team - Tue December 29, 2020

Hurricane-Ravaged Lake Charles, La., to Get New National Guard Center

Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2021 on a 60,000-plus sq. ft. National Guard readiness center at Chennault International Airport. The $24 million Lake Charles Readiness Center will be the future home of multiple Louisiana National Guard (LANG) units who experienced damage to their armory during Hurricane Laura....

Capt. Stephen Hudson, South Carolina National Guard - Thu September 27, 2018

National Guard Assists S.C. DOT to Stem Flood Effects

Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard are assisting the state's Department of Transportation in constructing an AquaDam to keep Highway 17 open from Georgetown to Myrtle Beach during the flooding as a result of Hurricane Florence....

Emily Buenzle - Wed January 24, 2018

National Guard Seeks $20M in Funding for Airport Expansion

The National Guard is asking for $20 million in assistance from the South Dakota State Legislature to help pay for the construction of a new facility at Rapid City Regional Airport. The National Guard Readiness Center, which will go next to the National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility at the airport, will provide more room for the Guard's aviation space, according to Maj....

Wed September 13, 2017

J.F. Kiely Construction Co., Steven Allen Receive ESGR Patriot Award

J.F. Kiely Construction Co. is honored to announce supervisor Steven Allen as the recipient of the 2017 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR's) Patriot Award. Announced in a ceremony held at the company's annual employee appreciation picnic in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Mr....

Emily Buenzle - Mon September 11, 2017

Army Names 15 Companies for $540M National Guard Construction Project

The U.S. Army has awarded 15 companies a $540 million contract for construction and repair projects at National Guard units in Washington and Oregon. According to the Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau received 28 bids for the firm-fixed-price contract....

Wed August 30, 2017

Trail King Announces New President

Trail King Industries, a leading North American trailer manufacturer, announced Aug. 30, the appointment of Joe Kolb as president. In his new role, Mr. Kolb will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the company....