Strickland Asks Bush to Provide Troops with Proper Equipment, Training

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has sent two letters to President Bush since April asking for assurances that all Ohio soldiers will have the most up-to-date equipment and training before they are deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, including instruction on the equipment they would use in combat.
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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
