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2007 Press Releases


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August	February
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December

December 20, 2007 Update: Oregon National Guard introduces new initiatives for military families Oregon National Guard introduces new initiatives for military families December 14, 2007 Oregon National Guard to rescue missing person by helicopter December 12, 2007 National Guard celebrates 371st Birthday in a ceremony combined with Governor Kulongoski recognizing agencies who worked flood relief and a special presentation by Pacific Power Oregon National Guard to take part in Portland Police's annual holiday food basket drive for needy families December 04, 2007 Oregon National Guard continues to support local communities Oregon's Governor tours coastal towns damaged by widespread flooding (Additional Photos) Oregon's Governor tours coastal towns damaged by widespread flooding Oregon National Guard rescues 100s, provides ongoing support Oregon Army Aviation sending Blackhawks to Washington Correction - Oregon National Guard supporting state of emergency due to storm Oregon National Guard to deliver generators Oregon National Guard supporting state of emergency due to storm December 03, 2007 Dept. of Defense makes alert order official December 01, 2007 Klamath Falls Guardsman returns from Iraq


November

November 30, 2007 1-82 Reconaissace Squadron Commander invites local media to training November 15, 2007 Summit to focus on issues facing military members November 07, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard assisting in Search mission for missing U of O professor November 04, 2007 Air Force suspends some F-15 operations November 03, 2007 More than 800 service members and their families attend the Military Job and Benefit Fair at Clackamas Community College November 02, 2007 Military Job and Benefit Fair expected to attract hundreds of Oregon service members


October

October 29, 2007 General Rees, Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard Receives the McLain Medal October 25, 2007 Oregon National Guard Reintegration Team helps returning soldiers October 23, 2007 Media Advisory: Oregon National Guard aviation assetts on stand-by to assist fire-fighting efforts in California October 22, 2007 Hundreds of Oregon service members expected to turn out for Military Job and Benefit Fair October 17, 2007 Photos available for TOPOFF 4 exercise (10-17-07) Oregon National Guard stands up first-ever Oregon Joint Task Force Photos available from TOPOFF 4 Exercise (10-16-07) October 16, 2007 Oregon Nation Guard participates in global TOPOFF exercise October 15, 2007 Oregon National Guard takes supportive roll in TOPOFF Exercise October 13, 2007 Pendleton Soldier Deployed to Iraq Amity Soldier Mobilizes for Iraq Baker City Oregon Army National Guard Soldier deploys to Iraq Air Guard dedicated Hanger to Retired General Rosenbaum October 12, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard mobilizes soldiers and dedicates facility to honor retired general October 03, 2007 Fire truck to be shipped to Nicaragua October 02, 2007 Health Awareness Day to be hosted by the State of Oregon Military Safety and Wellness Team October 01, 2007 Oregon Emergency Management Director, Ken Murphy, selected as President of the National Emergency Management Association


September

September 24, 2007 Disabled Veteran Foundation riders visit Oregon National Guard Headquarters in Salem September 23, 2007 Hundreds of Oregon National Guard Soldiers and their families turn out for a military job and benefit fair in Medford, Oregon September 20, 2007 More than 600 soldiers to attend soldier enhancement day in Medford, Oregon September 18, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard launches CH-47 helicopter to assist Pendleton Fire Department Oregon National Guard to participate in dedication of Vancouver baseball field September 13, 2007 Oregon Guardsman receives Purple Heart for wounds received in 2005 September 12, 2007 Citizen Soldier to receive Purple Heart and other awards for service in Iraq Local residents ready for Iraq (234th Engineer Co. completes training, Next stop, Iraq) Local residents ready for Iraq (234th Engineer Co. completes training, Next stop, Iraq) Local residents ready for Iraq (234th Engineer Co. completes training, Next stop, Iraq) September 07, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard helps build "Field of Dreams" in east Vancouver, Wash. September 04, 2007 Deploying Oregon Guard unit's "final exam" nearly complete (234 Engineer Co.) Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers ready to deploy Oregon brothers meet in Iraq after six years of separation


August

August 26, 2007 Oregon National Guard will assist Baker County Sheriff in search for missing woman August 22, 2007 Operation Noble Resolve experiment continue through Thursday Nation Guard Bureau News Brief August 08, 2007 821 Troop Command Battalion of Oregon National Guard to Change Command August 07, 2007 F-15 Demo Team available for interview during Sentry Eagle August 03, 2007 CORRECTION: City of Tigard to honor Oregon Guard Soldiers during Tigard Days UPDATED: City of Tigard to honor Oregon Guard Soldiers during Tigard Days August 02, 2007 Media Advisory: Memorial service set for Army Specialist Daniel Leckel August 01, 2007 Oregon National Guard Hosts Oregon Civil Air Patrol cadet leadership encampment CORRECTION: City of Tigard to honor Oregon Guard Soldiers during Tigard Days City of Tigard to honor Oregon Guard Soldiers during Tigard Days


July

July 31, 2007 Governor Kulongoski signs into law tax incentive package benefiting Oregon National Guard soldiers and their families July 30, 2007 Family of Spc. Daniel Leckel requests privacy July 26, 2007 Kingsley Field to host 13th Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise open house Bend's National Guard unit to hold Change of Command Ceremony Friday July 23, 2007 Oregon National Guard, Yamhill County to dedicate new Juvenile Dept. building (27 July) MEDIA ADVISORY: Oregon Air National Guard F-15s to preform flyover at Camp Rosenbaum tomorrow July 19, 2007 Camp Rosenbaum and Oregon Senator Betsy Johnson to dedicate new fishing dock on Slusher Lake at Camp Rilea in Warrenton Oregon Army National Guard launches Kiowa helicopter in support of county Search and Rescue mission Kingsley Field to host 13th Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise - MEDIA DAY Security Forces Airman get ready for deployment July 17, 2007 Update: False attempts to collect donations for Wiens family is being investigated July 16, 2007 Army Corporal Kory Wiens arrives in Dallas, memorial service set for Wednesday July 15, 2007 Public invited to arrival and procession for Cpl. Kory Wiens July 12, 2007 Funeral services set for Army Cpl. Michelle Ring Update: Oregon National Guard mobilizes in response to fires Oregon National Guard and Oregon Department of Forestry prepare to respond to fires July 11, 2007 McMinnville soldier killed in Iraq had plans to be U.S. Marshall Independence soldier died alongside his canine friend July 09, 2007 Media Advisory - F-15 Debris Alert - 07/09/07 July 06, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers mobilize for Iraq deployment July 03, 2007 Memorial Service for Maj Greg Young July 02, 2007 Idaho Brigade with Oregon ties maintains Cavalry tradition in the National Guard


June

June 28, 2007 F-15 PILOT INTERVIEW AVAILIBILITY MEMORIAL FUND FOR MAJOR YOUNG'S FAMILY June 27, 2007 STATEMENT NOTES FROM 142ND PRESS CONFERENCE F-15 MISHAP AIRMAN IDENTIFIED F-15 PILOT'S BODY RECOVERED June 26, 2007 Media Advisory - F-15 Debris Alert Transcript from statement provided by the 142nd Fighter Wing. F-15 CRASHES OFF OREGON COAST Soldier from Klamath Falls Oregon Casualty in Iraq June 25, 2007 Media Advisory - Interview Opportunity June 20, 2007 Oregon Guardsman overcomes age, lack of experience to lead Soldiers in Iraq June 17, 2007 Soldiers from 41st Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard return to Oregon tonight June 14, 2007 Oregon National Guard celebrates 232nd Army Birthday today June 13, 2007 Oregon National Guard conducts mass casualty exercise with helicopter medevac Oregon National Guard joins search for missing boy June 10, 2007 142FW honors northwest cities during Cities of Honor unveiling ceremony June 08, 2007 More Oregon Army National Guard return from Afghanistan this weekend Salem, Oregon group donates walking canes to injured National Guard Soldiers June 02, 2007 First Lady of Oregon visits Oregon Youth Challenge Program in Bend, Ore.


May

May 31, 2007 Oregon National Guard, Salem Hospital joint-exercise a success, organizers say Oregon National Guard enters partnership with the American Red Cross Oregon National Guard collaborates with Salem Hospital on emergency response exercise May 30, 2007 Approximately 139 soldiers from the 41st Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard due to return to Oregon today May 29, 2007 224 Engineer Company, Oregon Army National Guard based in Albany announces mobilization ceremony Brig. Gen. Pritt transfers authority of CJTF Phoenix to the South Carolina National Guard Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix V commander received award for bravery May 24, 2007 More Oregon Army National Guard return from Afghanistan tonight May 23, 2007 PHOTOS: Oregon Soldiers Mobilize for Iraq Duty May 21, 2007 Oregon soldiers prepare to deploy May 13, 2007 Oregon Soldiers return from Afghanistan Monday May 08, 2007 Photos: 142nd Fighter Wing welcomes Mayor Potter and Mayor Pollard at Cities of Honor Ceremony May 07, 2007 Photos: Secretary of the Air Force visits Oregon Secretary of the Air Force to Visit Portland Fighter Base May 05, 2007 Eagles fly from Japan to Portland - F-15 C and D models to enter 142nd Fighter Wing inventory May 03, 2007 Secretary of Air Force to Visit Portland Oregon National Guard members begin return home


April

April 25, 2007 Oregon National Guard trains to handle weapons of mass destruction April 16, 2007 Photos of PFC Brett A. Walton courtesy of the U.S. Army at Ft. Carson Colorado April 13, 2007 Family of Private Walton t o host Press Conference on Monday, April 16, 2007 Oregon Air National Guard to battle hockey celebrities in charity event April 12, 2007 Private First Class Brett Andre Walton, latest Oregon Iraqi Freedom Casualty National Guard Partners with MaxPreps to Congratulate South Medford High School April 10, 2007 National Guard Partners with MaxPreps to Congratulate Lake Oswego High School April 06, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard unit set to mobilize to Iraq April 05, 2007 Oregon Military Funeral Honors Team wins National Guard Bureau's first honor guard competition April 02, 2007 Oregon National Guard receives proclamation of support from the City of Salem


March

March 14, 2007 On the Border: Oregon Guardsmen serve unique mission in Operation Jump Start March 10, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard trains with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Firefighters Photos 2 of 2: Oregon Army National Guard trains with Tualitan Valley Fire and Rescue Firefighters Photos 1 of 2: Oregon Army National Guard trains with Tualitan Valley Fire and Rescue Firefighters March 09, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard to Train with TVF&R Firefighters March 06, 2007 Oregon State Apprentice Training Council to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Oregon NG Crash victims rescued by Oregon Army National Guard Oregon Army National Guard soldier is one of two finalists in the Dream Ace Hardware Contest Guard to launch UH-60 to support rescue operations March 05, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard aids search for missing aircraft March 04, 2007 Oregon Air National Guard welcomes home 28 airmen from Afghanistan


February

February 28, 2007 Eugene and Oregon National Guard patner for exercise today February 21, 2007 Oregon Military Department has received reimbursement from the State of Louisiana February 12, 2007 Family asks for privacy Sgt. Long Nguyen was valuable asset to Oregon Army National Guard ORNG announces death of a soldier serving in Afghanistan February 06, 2007 Gift of Sight - Lt. Col. James Randolph is a member of the Oregon Army National Guard From Shindad, Afghanistan, Soldier from Sandy, Or. - Medical Missions Succeed with Joint Involvement All in the Family - Mother and son serve together in Afghanistan Task Force Phoenix story from Afghanistan


January

January 31, 2007 Oregon Army Guard Blackhawk helicopter rescues female hiker from Mt. Hood Army Guard Helicopter to depart Timberline for rescue operation on S. Side of Mt. Hood Oregon ARMY National Guard launched a UH-60 Blackhawk to rescue injured hiker Media Advisory: Arrival of Pvt. 1st Class Ryan Hill in Oregon today January 30, 2007 PFC Ryan J. Hill of Keizer to return to Oregon tomorrow January 25, 2007 Services set for Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty January 24, 2007 Cards to Mrs. Hill, the mother of Specialist Ryan Jeffery Hill Press Conference with family and friends of Spec. Ryan Hill set for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007 Family of Spc. Ryan Hill planning to hold press conference January 23, 2007 JTF Phoenix V commanded by Brig. Gen Douglas Pritt announces change in mission in Afghanistan January 22, 2007 Oregon soldier killed by IED in Iraq January 19, 2007 Oregon Army National Guard promotes Cameron A. Crawford to the rank of Brigadier General January 18, 2006 Oregon National Guard officer becomes brigadier general, deploys to Guantanamo Bay January 10, 2006 Oregon National Guard response to Presidential Message on situation in Iraq January 05, 2006 Oregon Army National Guard to re-designate aviation unit in Salem Oregon National Guard to render Honors to Governor Kulongoski following Inauguration Ceremony


Previous Years

2006 Press Releases 2005 Press Releases 2004 Press Releases 2003 Press Releases 2002 Press releases 2000 - 2001 Press Releases

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