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New Hampshire National Guard: Serving Our Community with Honor

Learn about the background, culture, and tips for returning from war. Explore the commitment and sacrifices of NH National Guard members in conflicts since 9/11. Discover the impact on families and the importance of supporting our veterans.

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New Hampshire National Guard: Serving Our Community with Honor

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  1. Military In Our Community Brigadier General Deborah Carter New Hampshire National Guard Air Chief of Staff 23 Sep 10

  2. Overview • Background • Culture • Returning from War • Tips

  3. Use of Guard & Reserve 3,000 Vietnam 267,300 Desert Shield/Desert Storm 581,324 Iraq & Afghanistan

  4. Since 911 • More than 2,000,000 US Military (all ) served in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) • 581,324 (29%) are Guard and Reserve • Over 75% of the NH National Guard has deployed As of September 21, 2010

  5. Since 911 • Killed in Action • Forty four total US Military from NH Killed in Action (KIA) • Four NHNG KIA • Medals • 1 Silver Star • 1 Bronze Star with V Device • More than 50 Purple Hearts have been awarded to members of the NHNG As of September 21, 2010

  6. Since 911 • Estimated key family members affected by Guard and Reserve deployments over 4 million. • Those in combat – “highest risk” population since Vietnam

  7. Guard & Reserves in NH • Over 5,000 • Includes • Army Guard • Army Reserves • Naval Reserves • Marine Corps Reserves • Air Guard

  8. Military Culture

  9. Common Military Values • Selfless Service • Integrity • Excellence • Personal Courage • Leadership

  10. Generally Speaking….. • Self-reliant community • Teamwork • Leading • Self Sacrifice • Commaradier • Distrusting of Civilians • Reliable

  11. Returning From War

  12. Warrior 2 Citizen W A R R I O R C I T I Z E N

  13. Multiple Points Of Reentry • Spouse/Significant Other • Children • Friends • Work • Relatives • Community • Military Units • Others

  14. A Core Strength of the military

  15. When the Self-Reliant Culture becomes a weakness Out Of Control Crisis Near Crisis At Risk Self Reliance

  16. Manchester VA Medical CenterMental Health Service Dr. Mark Gilbertson 603-624-4366 Ext 6453 Typical Course of Post-Trauma Responses Transition PTSD Unremitting PTSD 100% 50% 0% Months to Years Years to Decades Weeks to Months

  17. Tips Thanks -- are always appreciated Even if you don’t support a war, support the warrior We view our role as keeping America “free” and do not need to be saved/”brought home” We are a “proud” group Be patient when scheduling Vet to Vet bond is always therapeutic Military/Mission Understanding goes a long way Avoid relating “non”-combat experience to a “combat” experience

  18. Tips Careful not to group all deployments together as the same - simple recognition there is a difference Ask about a buddy/our fellow soldiers and it is easier to talk about our experience Giving thanks and appreciation VS sympathy More than a JOB!!! We thank and appreciate you for caring

  19. Questions ?

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