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Seven MA National Guard members were honored on Sunday for their heroics during the February Blizzard.

National Guard Members Recognized For Blizzard Heroics

Seven members of the Massachusetts National Guard received awards Sunday for heroic actions during the February blizzard.

2013/03/03

New Commander Takes Over Westfield’s 104th Fighter Wing

A new commander will be taking charge of the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield.

2013/03/02

Mass. National Guard soldiers returned home on Thanksgiving.

Mass. Soldiers Return Home From Afghanistan On Thanksgiving

The Soldiers of the 182nd Engineer Company were welcomed home to Massachusetts by a massive crowd on Thursday. A ceremony at the Newburyport Armory reunited 84 soldiers with their families after spending nearly a year in Afghanistan.

2012/11/22

General Joseph Carter (Photo credit: National Guard)

Head Of Mass. National Guard Resigns In Wake Of Rape Allegation

The commander of the Massachusetts National Guard has resigned, six months after a woman accused him of rape nearly 30 years ago.

2012/09/19

Army Won’t Confirm Carter Rape Investigation

The U.S. Army is declining to confirm statements by state officials that it is investigating allegations that the head of the Massachusetts National Guard raped a subordinate in Florida nearly 30 years ago.

2012/03/31

I-Team: Evidence Raises Questions About Carter’s Denials

A man who was with General Joseph Carter on the night in question tells the I-Team he remembers Pelletier, but can’t discuss the case because he’s been questioned by federal investigators.

2012/03/30

Head Of Mass. National Guard Suspended Due To Rape Allegation

The commander of the Massachusetts National Guard has been placed on leave by Gov. Deval Patrick because a woman has accused him of rape nearly 30 years ago.

2012/03/30

Janae with her father Victor as he returned home after serving 9 months in Afghanistan.

National Guard Unit Back From Afghanistan In Time For Christmas

A Massachusetts National Guard unit has wrapped up a tour of duty in Kabul, Afghanistan just in time for the holidays.

2011/12/23

Crowds of friends and family members wait for soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment at Otis Air National Guard Base in Bourne, May 13, 2011.

Homecoming In Bourne For 160 Mass. National Guard Soldiers

It’s a scene we’re fortunate to experience a lot these days: American soldiers coming home, safe and sound, after long tours overseas. The most recent homecoming took place Friday evening at the Otis Air National Guard Base in Bourne.

2011/05/13

Mass. National Guard Soldier Laid To Rest In RI

A 26-year-old Massachusetts Army National Guard soldier from Rhode Island who was fatally injured in Afghanistan is being remembered as a loving father and dedicated soldier.

2011/04/14

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