Army National Guard

10 Good People Who Were Punished For Helping Others

No good deed goes unpunished. The world has its share of heroic people who will risk their own lives to keep other people safe, but they don’t always get parades and trophies for their good deeds. In the name of bureaucracy, procedure, or just pure selfishness, some people get dragged through hell for trying to help others. Sometimes it’s out of jealousy, sometimes it’s for profit, and sometimes there’s a whole system in place designed to keep people from being extraordinary. Whatever the…

Sorry, wrong number: Why law officers couldn’t alert Navy base to gate crasher

A U.S. Navy investigation into the March 30, 2016, crash by a civilian Jeep into a jet on the Lemoore Naval Air Station highlighted failures by the base to keep its contact information up to date with the California Highway Patrol. Navy officials ordered bases around the United States to make sure their contact phone numbers are updated with local law enforcement agencies.

4 Things You Could Stand To Worry Less About While Concealed Carrying

There are certain stresses that come with concealed carrying. Not that you shouldn't, but you can actually stand to worry a little less. Read on...

3 Concealed carry products you should know about

If you own a firearm and possess a concealed carry permit, Northern Illinois Carry, in Sycamore, recommends 3 concealed carry products that can improve your skills, convenience and safety.

10 Military Habits That Make Service Members Stand Out

Why we serve: The advantages of an Army National Guard career

SALEM, Ore. -- A fleet of HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters are positioned at the Salem Army Aviation Support Facility, ready to respond to any number of contingencies throughout the state. Whether it is fighting fires, or responding to missing hikers, o...

VA Home Loans Financing with No Down Payment

VA home loans have no down payment requirement, limits on closing costs and the waiving of other requirements like PMI.

How to Clean a Night Guard 101

So you got a night guard. When I started to use mine, I wondered what to clean it with, how to properly clean it, and how I should store it. We brush our teeth when we wake up, so it’s only right that we brush our night guards too.

From the Pulpit: What should be done to whom the king delights to honor?

A weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders

Learn more about mouth guards

Types of Mouth Guards You don’t have to be a football player to benefit from wearing a mouth protector. Any adult ...

What is a Mouth Guard and Why Do I need one?

Mouth guards are coverings worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports. There are ...

How to Measure Steel Guard Rails

Our Shoptalk video guide on measuring guard rail to fit your facility. Ensure your rail fits the space you need it to with this quick video.

3 Ways You Could Benefit from a Night Guard

Night guards offer relief from the side effects caused by nightly jaw clinching, tooth grinding, and TMJ/TMD symptoms. Read the full list of benefits here.

How-To Video Features a Custom Machine Guard

Watch the how-to for tips and considerations when narrowing your product options when designing a machine guard. Learn how 80/20 can provide the custom guard or barrier to fit your processes and equipment.

Graphic Guard Installation Tips and Tricks

Protect your vulnerable graphics from destruction with DeCal Works’ signature Graphic Guard. The small but mighty guard installs in a matter of seconds with just two simple steps and prevents the side plate graphic from peeling away and fading from boot rubbing. Learn more about the Graphic Guard and design your own custom MX Graphics. 2021 KX250F / 2019-2021 KX450F