WARSAW — With the passing of World War II and Korean War veterans, Vietnam War vets are quickly becoming the eldest generation of military heroes in this nation. Most Vietnam veterans are in their 70s. Largely vilified upon their return from combat half a century ago, “we are just now really getting the respect we …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today joined The Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, Major General Corey Carr, to welcome home approximately 160 soldiers of the 1313th Engineer Company, headquartered in Franklin.

FORT WAYNE — Governor Mike Pence will visit Fort Wayne today, where he will be signing a service members civil relief act and voluntary veterans preference employment act at the Air National Guard Station. He will also hold a community conversation at 3:30 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College and then visit with fairgoers at …read more.

By DENNIS ROSEBROUGH Communication Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joined 24 other Lt. Governors in a letter to President Obama opposing the administration’s proposed budget cuts for the National Guard. The 2016 Army budget eliminates 8,000 Army National Guard positions. The letter states: “As a unique state based military …read more.

Grand Design RV in Middlebury was recognized by the office of the Secretary of Defense Tuesday for being a “patriotic employer.” The company was awarded a plaque for showing it’s support of the National Guard and Reserve by employing people who also serve to protect the nation’s safety. Employee Gilbert Hodges nominated Grand Design for …read more.

The Air Force announced today that the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, was selected to receive 18, F-16 Block 40 Fighting Falcons to replace the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft they currently fly and maintain. The Pentagon’s proposed March 4 budget for 2015 includes cutting the A-10, leaving the F-16 as its …read more.