News Articles
Beginning June 2005


278th ACR - LOCAL NEWS ARTICLES

Chairman removes health care provision from defense measure

Dr. Leonard Praises Guardsmen In Iraq, But Isn't Hopeful About Democracy There

Postponed Leave Draws Criticism from Families

Family, Friends Visit With Staff Sgt. Haun (844th)

Donated Jerky Finds Appreciative Soldiers Overseas

Erwin Soldier With 278th Dies in Iraq

Docs on Call 'Round the Clock

278th Soldier Dies In Iraq; Death Not Combat-Related

Guardsmen Encouraged to Sign Up for New Tour

Soldier's Funeral

Erwin Community Rallies Aaround Family of Fallen Soldier

Translators Say Life Better in the New Iraq

Rural Ties Build Stronger Bonds

Sgt. Morehouse Talks To Children About What Life Is Like In Iraq

Unicoi Soldier Who Died in Iraq Leaves Love, Memories

Fathers and Sons Share Duty in Iraq

Soldier on Leave Visits Pals

278th Soldiers Echo Call to Stay the Course

Soldier Home from Iraq Just in Time for Daughter's Birth

Soldier Gets Gift of Home Before Heading Back to Iraq

278th Soldiers Ponder Freedom

Tennessee Guardsmen first to be awarded Combat Action Badge

Soldier On Leave Makes First Pitch

Soldier Mechanics Keep 278th Troops Rolling in Iraq

An Inside Look at the 278th Mission in Iraq

ARMY'S TRANSFORMATION PLANS INCLUDE TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD

Cavalry May Be Rumbling into Smyrna Locale

Iraq's Summer Heat Scorches 278th Troops

Army National Guard Captain Throws Out First Pitch

FRG Group Supports Each Other Through Trying Times

Important Information for Soldiers and Family - Concerning TRICARE coverage!

Area Soldier Speaks Out About Assignment to Iraq

A soldier speaks out: The good military is doing often not reported

Soldiers Back Guard Restructuring Plans

Capt. Bowlin Today Heads Back To Iraq After Having Leave Here

Making a Difference - Fort Craig School gets visit from soldier

The Banana Milk Attack

Local soldier in Iraq responds to terrorism letter

Father, Sons Serve Army in Iraq

Lee Pitts Outlines His Experiences In Iraq

The 278th RCT in Iraq: A 'Volunteer' Heritage And a Critical Mission

Serving his country 2nd time around

Base Preps for Return of 278th

Smyrna Set for Guard Realignment

Guard Changes Not Likely to Affect Region's Units

Tennessee National Guard Changes Structure, Not Personnel

Two Area National Guard Armories to Close Soon (Oak Ridge)

Military Families Honor Area Employers

278th ACR to Transform

Plans Under Way for Homecoming for 278th Division

Fire Damages Soldier's Home

Three Members of 278th Killed by Hostile Fire in Iraq; Clarksville Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

278th Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Area Soldier Killed in Iraq - Ashland City Times

Local Soldier Dies in Iraq - Wilson World, Lebanon

Local Tennessee Guardsmen killed in Iraq - Middle Tennessee Times

SFC McAmis Talks To Fifth-Graders About His Military Service In Iraq

Commander Recalls Deaths Of Three 278th Troops In Iraq

East Tennessee soldier killed in Iraq

2 ET Guardsmen Die, 2 Injured in Explosion

Military Wives Come to Aid of 278th Families

1st Sgt. Pridemore Reports On Guard's Situation In Iraq

Injured 278th Soldier Flying Back to U.S. This Weekend

Hundreds Come to Honor Soldiers, Drown Out Protesters 8-28-05

Prayer Services Planned as 278th Near End of Iraq Tour 8-31-05

DoD Announces SGLI Coverage Takes Effect 9-01-05

Morristown Soldier Receives Bronze Star 9-01-05

Local National Guard Units Heading to Mississippi 9-03-05

300 US Airmen Bound from Iraq, Afghan to Mississippi 9-04-05

Politics Breaks Out In Iraq 9-04-05

700 FROM HURRICANE TO BE EVACUATED TO KNOXVILLE 9-04-05

U.S. receives aid offers from around the world 9-04-05
I am truly humbled by the offers of aid to our country. -MJ

Soldiers Cautious About New War Drama 7-31-05

Newport Prepares to Welcome 278th Troops Home 8-12-05

Casualties Mount as Doubts on War Raised 8-25-05

'Backbone' Supports Families in Wartime 8-28-05

Town Mourns Fallen, Hurt Sons 8-27-05

National relief effort to be based in Hattiesburg 8-31-05

Iraqi Soldiers Make Donation for Katrina Victims 9-09-05

Yesterday I Saw Valor 9-07-05

Sheehan Arrested During Anti-War Protest 9-26-05

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