national guard

"What did you do this weekend?" That's a good water cooler question many of us ask at the office on a Monday, right? It's also the question posed by the Montana Army National Guard.

The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management made an emergency declaration at the end of April in anticipation of the high waters they knew would be coming.

Around 60 Montana Air National Guard units were expected to prepare for work on the Lolo Peak Fire near Missoula today, August 28, but changing conditions on the fire have led to a change in plans.

A large number of National Guard members are currently working on fires in Montana and the numbers are likely to increase.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced an extension to Montana National Guard benefits of the State Employee Assistance Program to over 3,000 members and employees.

(To be updated following the 1:15 p.m. announcement)
Tomorrow, Governor Steve Bullock will make an announcement extending the benefits of the State Employee Assistance Program to over 3,000 Montana National Guard members.

Governor Steve Bullock was at the Pentagon over the weekend with Governors from nine other states and a gathering of many of the nation’s top military leaders.

“Will Work For Food.” This was the original marketing message of those who had fallen on hard times.

We’ve already seen the results of the First Lady’s healthy lunch program. The garbage cans are overflowing with foods that kids simply won't eat.