The new leader of the Iowa National Guard says his plan for the future includes taking a tough look at how they will spend their funds on facilities. Major General Ben Corell spoke about the issue in his address to the Iowa Legislature Thursday. "Just as critical to having the right force … [Read more...]
Thousands of Iowa National Guard troops to be deployed later this year
The leader of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Ben Corell, says a major deployment of Iowa soldiers is coming this year. "Over the past years the number of federal mobilizations have been relatively light. This will change in the next couple of months -- as a number of Iowa Army National … [Read more...]
Clinton County sees success in recruiting veterans through Home Base Iowa
At least 30 military veterans have moved to eastern Iowa's Clinton County in recent years, thanks in large part to incentives being offered through Home Base Iowa. The Clinton County board of supervisors recently approved $1,500 in closing costs so a retired veteran from southern California could … [Read more...]
Heightened security contributed to false ‘active shooter’ alert at Camp Dodge
The Iowa National Guard has revealed the series of events that led to a false alarm about an active shooter at Camp Dodge in Johnston Wednesday. Iowa National Guard spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mike Wunn says there was a command directive to increase security measures at the base after recent … [Read more...]
Man who commanded 185th Guard Wing in Sioux City promoted to general
The former Wing Commander of the 185th Air National Guard Refueling Wing has been promoted to Brigadier General and given new duties. Former Colonel Larry Christensen received his star in ceremonies at the 185th Sunday afternoon. "This wasn't just about me. This was about my team and the people I … [Read more...]
Biden says NATO has to be repaired
Former Vice President Joe Biden today said he's worried about the future of NATO, the alliance western countries formed after World War II to counter Russian aggression in Europe. President Trump has accused other allies of not paying enough to support NATO's military operations. "NATO is not a … [Read more...]
Goldstar Museum has new World War II exhibit focusing on Europe
A new section is now open at the Iowa Goldstar Museum at Camp Dodge which highlights the involvement of Iowans in the fight in Europe during World War Two. Museum Curator Mike Vogt says the new exhibit covers 1,000 square feet. "We have a number of interactive exhibits and some smaller diaramas … [Read more...]
Crew in Iowa to talk about discovering Sullivan Brothers’ sunken ship
The crew that discovered the wreckage of the USS Juneau is in Iowa today. The five Sullivan Brothers from Waterloo perished on November 13, 1942 when their ship was hit by a Japanese torpedo and sunk near the Solomon Islands. The crew on the research vessel Patrel discovered the sunken vessel in … [Read more...]
WWII soldier to be buried in Iowa exactly 76 years after his death in combat
The remains of an 18-year-old from Granger who was killed in the Pacific during World War II is being flown to Iowa for burial. In late October, the Defense Department announced it had identified the remains of Channing R. Whitaker. Whitaker, who was a Marine, died in 1943, during fierce fighting … [Read more...]
Iowa Veterans Trust Fund is available to those who served
The CEO of the Iowa Lottery says the amount of money that will go to the state from the sale of lottery products topped the $2 billion mark in October. Matt Strawn says the proceeds sent to the state in the last 34 years have been used for a lot of things -- but they are highlighting one fund in … [Read more...]