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• Recently back from Iraq, Guard members play for day at Silverwood

  September 26, 2011 in City on Page A1 Brian Dalka was in Iraq with the Idaho Army National Guard during his second daughter’s birth. “But I heard it over the phone,” Dalka said. Dalka, his wife and two … 22

• Governors focus on guardsmen

  June 30, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A5 The leaders of several Western states are interested in following Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire’s lead in tracking National Guard members returning from deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan, checking on everything …

• Murray holds first public meeting as VA chairwoman

  February 24, 2011 in City on Page A5 Unlike active duty soldiers, National Guard and Reserve troops return from war to civilian lives without being able to decompress by sharing their military experiences with comrades on military bases. … 2

• Obama beefs up border security

  May 26, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Under pressure to take action, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered 1,200 National Guard troops to boost security along the U.S.-Mexico border, pre-empting Republican efforts to force a … 5

• Pring receives Patriot Award

  December 19, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley businessman Jack Pring received a Patriot Award this week for watching over a soldier’s family. “I believe Jack Pring is a true patriot,” Washington Army National Guard Specialist …

• VA doctors protest ‘crisis’

  August 13, 2009 in City on Page A1 Amid a revolt by its staff psychiatrists, the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center has begun expanding a behavioral health department strained by an increasing number of veterans seeking help. In … 4

• Washington troops return from Iraq amid fanfare

  July 30, 2009 in City on Page A5 MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Derrick Gratsy squinted against the blinding light, walked down the metal steps from the passenger jet and shook hands with dignitaries at …

• State’s largest Guard unit returning after Iraq tour

  July 17, 2009 in City on Page A11 SEATTLE – Washington National Guard’s largest unit has finished its nine-month tour of duty in Iraq and was on its way home. A ceremony at Camp Ramadi earlier this week …

• Largest Wash. National Guard unit on its way home

  July 15, 2009 in City Washington National Guard’s largest unit has finished its nine-month tour of duty in Iraq and is on its way home.

• Ceremony held for Guard

  March 8, 2009 in City on Page B1 Family, friends and fellow National Guard soldiers said goodbye Saturday to 50 members of Spokane-based 1041st Washington Army National Guard Transportation Company. The soldiers are deploying in support of Operation …