On April 19, 2024, soldiers from the Oregon National Guard's 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team took part in an intense live-fire squad training exercise at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho.

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The Oregon Army National Guard congratulates Private 1st Class Victoria Louise Paine, distinguished herself from nearly 250 Soldiers in her Basic Training Company to and was selected by her Drill Sergeants as the Soldier of the Cycle. Congratulations PFC Victoria Paine!

Purple Up! Day is this Thursday 11 April. Service Member Family Support and TAG encourage everyone in the Oregon Military Department to wear purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. #ORpurpleup

Today is National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. It is a day to honor captured wartime service members who eventually came home.
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Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General, Oregon, discusses the duties and responsibilities within the organization and the ORNG top three priorities: Be Connected, Be Competent, and Be Committed.

Today is Gold Star Family/Spouses Day. Traditionally it refers to the surviving loved ones of military members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Gold Star Spouses Day was created to honor these loved ones. Read more about it here: bit.ly/3E2BZ5l

April is designated as Month of the Military Child – a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Read more about here: bit.ly/3sxVwoO

Chaplain Scott and guest co-host Maj. Beth Conn, sit down with with Pfc. Talya Davidoff. Davidoff, originally from South Africa, is a cannoneer with the Oregon Army National Guard and a world class free-diver holding numerous records.
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National Medal of Honor Day is observed every year on March 25 and is dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipients. Each branch of the U.S. military awards the Medal of Honor to those who have distinguished themselves. Read more about it here: bit.ly/3HJtz23

Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition winners.

Today is Rosie the Riveter Day. It is an observation honoring the hard work and sacrifices American women made in the workplace during World War Two.
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Curious as to what the Guard can do domestically? Have a look and learn with this video.
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On March 9-10 the ORNG endurance team traveled to Knoxville, TN and went up against the other states. All our team members competed in the Deka Fit challenge. From left to right 1SG Pedro Velasquez, MAJ Ian Beaty, MAJ Tommy Vu and CPT Teruko Shibata.

Check out our highlight video of the 2024 Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Rilea near Warrenton, Or., March 14-16, 2024!
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Today is the American Legion Birthday. The American Legion has served wartime veterans through promoting patriotism, military service, national security, and dedication to current service members and veterans alike. Learn more here: bit.ly/3bPdryO

The National Guard Education Foundation has made two scholarships available!
The USAA Guardian Scholarship Fund. Application deadline: June 30, 2024
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The Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund. Application deadline: July 1, 2024
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Congratulations are in order for our Oregon National Guard personnel who competed at the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at the Soldiers Hollow Nordic Center, near Midway, Utah, over February 17-21, 2024. (Photos courtesy of the Utah National Guard).

Today is National Hug A GI Day! Read more about it here: bit.ly/3XkWz7Z