Military
Afghan bridge named after Rapid City boy
Crystal Lien cried when she learned that there is a new bridge in Afghanistan.
Feb 09, 2012 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments
Sources: New military roles for women
WASHINGTON -- For the past decade women in the U.S. military have served, fought and died on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Feb 08, 2012 | 10:06 pm | (0) Comments
Former National Guard soldier chosen to state military departmentboard
Gov. Dennis Daugaard appointed Pierre resident Col. Larry Weiss to the state Department of the Military's board of military affairs, according to a news release from the South Dakota National Guard.
Jan 31, 2012 | 10:15 pm | (0) Comments
Eight South Dakota National Guard soldiers honored for service
Eight South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers were honored at Camp Rapid last week for their service to the U.S., according to a news release from the National Guard.
Jan 30, 2012 | 4:09 pm | (0) Comments
South Dakota National Guard turns 150
The South Dakota National Guard turns 150 today and will celebrate with events later this year.
Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 am | (0) Comments
Ellsworth airman found dead
An active duty airman assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing was found dead on Ellsworth Air Force Base Saturday at 11:30 a.m., according to a news release from the base.
Jan 22, 2012 | 10:56 am | (0) Comments
Ellsworth to lose 22 civilian workers
Ellsworth Air Force Base will be losing 22 civilian workers next year as the U.S. Air Force undergoes nationwide staff reductions.
Jan 14, 2012 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments
New chief appointed to head state VA system
Andrea Conti has been appointed chief of staff of the Black Hills Veterans Affairs system.
Dec 27, 2011 | 9:27 am | (0) Comments
Hot Springs organizes to begin VA retention
HOT SPRINGS -- "Tonight is the first night of our fight against taking away our VA Medical Center."
Dec 22, 2011 | 7:31 am | (3) Comments
South Dakota National Guard units to deploy to Afghanistan
Two South Dakota Army National Guard units and a Sturgis doctor will deploy to Afghanistan in 2012, according to a news release from the Guard.
Dec 20, 2011 | 11:34 am | (0) Comments
2 SD Guard units in Iraq to stay in Middle East
SIOUX FALLS -- The two South Dakota National Guard units sent to Iraq earlier this year are not coming home early, despite the end of U.S. combat operations in that country.
Dec 20, 2011 | 9:04 am | (0) Comments
Community prepares for fight to keep the VA center in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS -- In a situation described by audience member Eldon Umiker as "one of the most dire times in the history of Hot Springs," nearly 200 people gathered at the Mueller Civic Center Theater on Friday for the third in a series of "Save the VA" meetings.
Dec 12, 2011 | 7:01 am | (2) Comments
Veterans invited to health care forum
Veterans and other community members interested in improving veterans’ health care services in South Dakota are invited to attend a Veterans Affairs forum next week.
Dec 11, 2011 | 3:30 am | (0) Comments
Figure skating show to benefit National Guard
FORT PIERRE -- Figure skaters will take to the ice in Fort Pierre Saturday to benefit the soldiers and families of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota National Guard.
Dec 10, 2011 | 11:01 am | (0) Comments
Daugaard asks that flags be flown at half staff
Gov. Dennis Daugaard asks that all flags in South Dakota be flown at half staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Dec 06, 2011 | 6:03 pm | (0) Comments
100,000 wreaths headed to Arlington National Cemetery
PORTLAND, Maine -- Twenty years ago, wreath company owner Morrill Worcester and a dozen other people laid 5,000 wreaths on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. It was Worcester's way of giving thanks to the nation's veterans with leftover unsold wreaths.
Dec 04, 2011 | 8:01 pm | (0) Comments
Civil Air Patrol celebrates 70th anniversary
The Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and its 300 members throughout South Dakota, will observe 70 years of service today.
Dec 01, 2011 | 8:00 am | (0) Comments
For vets returning to US, green energy jobs await
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ben Noland served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years, then spent 18 months looking for a job.
Nov 26, 2011 | 6:01 pm | (1) Comments
Army says oldest 4-star general has died at 98
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- An Army spokesman says a four-star general has died of natural causes in San Antonio at age 98.
Nov 24, 2011 | 7:00 pm | (0) Comments
Engineer company arrives in Afghanistan
The 842nd Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard has started its one-year deployment in Afghanistan, according to Guard spokesman Capt. Anthony Deiss.
Nov 16, 2011 | 11:30 am | (2) Comments
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