3 Lt. Col. Tina Madovoy, assumed command of 1st Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment,164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, from outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Robert C. Bellomo, during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Friday April 30, 2021.
The 1-265th is “a cohesive and combat-ready battalion of air defenders,” said Col. Sean T. Boyette, commander of the 164th ADA BDE, while commending Bellomo for his leadership. “Your leadership has provided them with the experience required to protect our State and Nation.”
It is no doubt Madovoy is assuming command of a truly experienced battalion. Soldiers with 1-265th ADA BN have honed their air defense skills through extensive training and an arduous operational schedule. In 2015-2016, they were the first National Guard unit mobilized to Afghanistan responsible for operating the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system. In 2019-2020, Bravo battery deployed
During an interview with USA Today on Tuesday, Pelosi said she would consider setting up a select committee to investigate the Capitol riot if Republicans won t budge on their demands for more seats and a narrowed scope for the 9/11-style body, underscoring Democrats desire to uncover more information about events leading up to the insurrection.
“The one thing among our members that is consistent is we must find the truth, she said. “It’s always an option. It’s not my preference in any way. My preference would be to have a commission.”
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Pelosi in February proposed a commission that would investigate the events leading to Jan. 6, as well as matters relating to the interference with the peaceful transfer of power, including facts and causes relating to the preparedness and response of the United States Capitol Police and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement in the National Capitol Region.
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Centcom Commander, Lt. Gen. Roberto Ancan, described the healthcare workers, soldiers, police and other frontliners as “living heroes” and thanked them for the services they rendered amidst the pandemic.
Ancan said these frontliners are similar to Medal of Valor awardees “who go beyond their duties” in helping steam the spread of the virus.
The exhibit features various photos that will remind the pubic of the contributions of the Medal of Valor awardees.
In an interview with reporters after the ceremony, Ancan said Centcom is prepared to send medical teams to the COVID-19-hight National Capitol Region (NCR).
Michigan National Guard soldiers return home from Washington DC
Soldiers were deployed Jan. 29, some deployed earlier for President Biden’s inauguration
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DETROIT – About 1,000 Michigan National Guard (MING) soldiers returned home Monday after a U.S. Capitol support mission.
The National Guard members were deployed Jan. 29 to the National Capitol Region in Washington D.C. where they provided support to the D.C. National Guard and Capitol police for a post-inaugural security mission. According to a press release, the soldiers performed a variety of duties such as providing additional security, training and logistical support.
“The men and women of the Michigan National Guard have always stepped up whenever called upon and their support for the Capitol region was no different,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “We are so happy to welcome them home and proud of their service and professionalism. Their dedication and conduct are a credit to the State of Michig