Say goodbye to the 198th early Friday
On Friday morning, family members and friends have one more chance to say farewell to the 324 members of the 198th Signal Battalion before they leave the state to begin four to six weeks of...
View ArticleResources for Delaware vets now a click away
On Tuesday, Gov. Jack Markell will announce the official launch of what looks to be an outstanding resource for veterans in the state: the Veterans Service Directory. The good news, however, is that...
View ArticlePentagon agrees to give states greater voice in future budget talks
The Department of Defense and the National Governors Association have agreed to "maintain an ongoing dialogue" that NGA says will "ensure governors’ priorities are better incorporated into the budget...
View ArticleLoans for Heroes: a Delaware success story for veteran homebuyers
A Delaware State Housing Authority program that provides veterans with reduced mortgage rates has funded $3.3 million in such loans since its launch in May. Not a bad start for Loans for Heroes. “Our...
View Article436th AMC rodeo win earns Markell tribute
Team Dover brought home a passel of trophies from the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo, a readiness competition held at Joint Base Lewis - McChord, Washington. Thursday at 4, Gov. Jack Markell will...
View ArticleMarkell signs two pro-veteran bills into law
Veterans having a tough time paying for medical care, utilities, housing, home repairs and other essentials can now apply for financial assistance through a fund established today with the signature of...
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80 members of state Guard’s 198th Signal coming home Wednesday
It's an early Christmas present for 80 members of the Delaware National Guard's 198th Signal Battalion and their families: They're coming home from Afghanistan - by way of Texas - on Wednesday...
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