The Troops Issue
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Governor Manchin on Democratic Governors' Commitment to Our Troops
Support Our Troops, Supply Our Troops
By DGA Chair Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
Imagine trying to do a job without the necessary tools – like a carpenter without a hammer or a doctor without a stethoscope. National Guard units across the country don’t have to imagine; they’re living it, and, as a result, all of us are less secure.
In Kansas, we have 58 percent of our most critical equipment. The rest is either in Iraq or Afghanistan – and some of our levels were diminished even before the war began.
As the commanders-in-chief of our National Guard units, governors are tremendously proud of the service provided by the men and women of our states.
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In This Issue:
- » Easley Aids Vets in State Hiring and Promotion, Gives Stronger Voice in Personnel Policies, Helps Active Duty Military
- » Richardson Invests in Veterans
- » Strickland Asks Bush to Provide Troops with Proper Equipment, Training
- » Doyle Stands with Veterans
- » Gregoire Acts to Support Vets, Their Families
- » Kulongoski Promotes Hiring Veterans
- » Henry Initiates Operation Homefront
- » Easley Calls for More State Control of Guard
- » Lynch, Guard Launch Operation Welcome Home
- » Baldacci Ensures Health Screenings for Troops
- » Support Our Troops, Supply Our Troops
- » Sebelius Announces Military Bill of Rights
- » Culver Promises Pay Raise for Iowa Guard and Reserve Troops
- » Blagojevich Gets Health Benefits for Service Men & Women
- » Ritter Lowers Health Costs for Families of Veterans
- » Napolitano Fights for Pay & Benefits for the National Guard
