Quarterly Update

Here are few of the highlights from 2022. To see the full Year in Review Story created by the Idaho National Guard Public Affairs Office, click here.

MAY: After 72 years, Pfc. Kenneth LeRoy Bridger was finally laid to rest and closure was given to his family during a full military honors graveside ceremony held in Twin Falls, Idaho, on May 21. Bridger was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950, while serving alongside his fellow U.S. troops during the war against North Korea.

JUNE: Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1st Battalion of the 148th Field Artillery Regiment and their counterparts from California, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin trained with the Royal Moroccan Army in the northern Sahara Desert as part of African Lion ’22 throughout June.

SEPTEMBER: The 124th Fighter Wing won Hawgsmoke for the second year in a row and the fourth time since 2000. More than 150 pilots, maintainers and weapon teams from 14 active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units from across the globe traveled to Gowen Field to compete in the A-10 Thunderbolt II competition.

NOVEMBER: The Idaho Army National Guard welcomed home nearly 100 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team - 116th CBCT Soldiers after a yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield. An additional 100 other Soldiers returned to their communities elsewhere across the state throughout the day.

JANUARY:

1/18- Military Retiree Night (Gowen)

FEBRUARY:

2/15- Military Retiree Night (Gowen)

MARCH:

3/15- Military Retiree Night (Gowen)

If you are interested in starting a monthly get-together in your area please get in touch with your local Service Member & Family Support Specialist or Bill Fackler so we can help get the word out!

We are an AmeriCorps program here in Treasure Valley and we serve approximately 60 elderly military families with weekly visits from our volunteers. Our goal is to simply come alongside a military family in their “latter” stage of life, provide some companionship and support. About 1/3 of our volunteers are veterans themselves and the other 2/3 are military connected (parents of active military, retired military, etc.) We are always looking for ways to grow our volunteer team to serve the 130+ families on our wait list hoping for a Legacy Corps volunteer. We would LOVE if there was an opportunity to offer this opportunity to military men and women (active or retired) that might desire to connect with an elderly veteran and provide this type of support. We feel pretty grateful we get to serve the military community in this small way.

More information: https://www.agingstrong.org/legacy-corps-caregiver-support

The Military Museum is looking for volunteers to help run events, assist visitors, and more! The museum leans on its volunteers to maintain a unique place where the community can learn about Idaho's rich military history. If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch with Jeff Packer, information below.

Jeff Packer:

208-272-4841

jpacker@imd.idaho.gov

Watch the video above to learn what documents you should start compiling now to get ready for Tax Season 2023!

Our sincere condolences to those who have lost a loved one. In an effort to keep our Retirees informed of recent deaths, we will start including a deceased list at the end of every newsletter. We apologize if we have forgotten anyone, and encourage you to send us your loved one's obituary if you would like it to be sent to our Idaho Military Retirees.

Jack Anderson Buttars

Charles Barnes

Eugene Gourley

The IDNG Service Member & Family Support Division encompasses a vast range of programs designed to help Service Members, Dependents, Veterans and Retirees with any issue they may encounter. We invite you to take a look at our website and join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date with the latest resources and offers that may benefit you and your family. Additionally, we always welcome feedback on how we can improve our programs to better serve you. You can take this survey to tell us your thoughts!

Email: william.e.fackler.nfg@army.mil
Website: https://www.imd.idaho.gov/military-members-veterans-and-retirees/
Location: 4250 Cessna Street BLDG 270, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: (208)272-3815
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2905476619553560