Flags--Confederate States of America.; Mississippi. Army National Guard. 155th Infantry--History.; United States National Guard--Photographs.; World War--Regimental histories--United States.; Dixie Guide (Newspaper: Gulfport, Miss.)
Military memorabilia of the 155th Regiment, United States National Guard (Mississippi National Guard), including company insignia and photographs of Lt. Col. Ernest L. Smith, 3rd Battalion, Lt. Col. Robert L. Gray, 2nd Battalion, Lt. Col. Charles...
Conaway, John. National Guard. Defense Spending. Natural Disasters.
Speaking to Lt General John Conway, Head of the National Guard Bureau; 1- With the reduction in defense spending, the National Guard is going to talk on a greater role in the total force. What do you see in the future for our citizen soldiers?; 2-...
Conaway, John. National Guard. New Avenger Missile System. Gulf States Initiative. Counter-Drug Program.
Speaking to Lt General John Conway, Head of the National Guard Bureau ; 1- In Mississippi, we were proud to have one of our National Guard units selected to man the new Avenger missile system. Could you talk about your decision to bring this...
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Ala. and Miss.). National Guard.
1- During the August recess you released figures showing that the Pentagon planned to eliminate 24 National Guard units across the State of Mississippi. It is part of a plan to reduce reserve component strength levels throughout the military. ...
Pentagon (Va.). National Guard. Hussein, Saddam, 1937-2006. United Nations.
1- This past weekend, you were among the honored guests at the dedication of the National Guard Memorial in Washington. What all went on at the ceremonies?; 2- At the dedication ceremony, you talked about the Pentagon proposals that would cut the...
National Guard. 155th Brigade. Department of Veterans Affairs. Meridian, MS.
1- A recent Governmental Accounting Office study was done on the readiness of National Guard combat brigades activated during the Persian Gulf War, including the 155th in Mississippi. The report cited some deficiencies. You have now asked the GAO...
National Guard. Federal Bankruptcy Laws. The Pentagon.
1- A Mississippi National Guard unit may be draw the assignment of lifting the Statue of Freedom from the U.S. Capitol this spring when it is removed for repair and restoration. What are the details on this?; 2- An effort is under way in Congress...
1- National Guard units in five central Mississippi cities will be getting a new mission in FY 1995. What are the details on this?; 2- A recent report shows that the military is having some problems meeting its recruiting goals. What is the story...
H.R. 1400; House Resolution 1400; G.I. Bill; GI Bill; Montgomery GI Bill; Montgomery, Gillespie V.; Representative Seiberling, John (OH); Representative Regula, Ralph( OH);
Dedication of the Ohio National Guard's newly constructed $5.3 million Army Aviation Support Facility at Akron-Canton Airport. Representatives John Seiberling (OH), G.V. 'Sonny' Montgomery, Major General Raymond R. Galloway-Ohio Adjutant General,...
North, Oliver. Iran-Contra Case. National Guard. Soviet Union.
1- It was announced this week that Oliver North would not be re-tried in the Iran-Contra case. Was that the right thing to do?; 2-This weekend, you will have a special interest in the official dedication of the new National Guard Memorial in...
National Guard. Veterans Health Care System. Budget Defense Dollars.
1- You are leading the effort to prevent large scale cuts to the strengths of the National Guard and Reserve in FY 1992. What is the status of those efforts?; 2- There has been a proposal made here in Washington to allow non-veterans who are on...
Whitten, Jamie L. Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorization Bill. National Guard.
1- House and Senate negotiators have worked out an agreement on Defense Authorization Bill that will protect most National Guard and Reserve units from major cuts in FY1992 and 1993. You were on that conference committee. What do you think of the...
Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorizaton Bill. National Guard. Soviet Union.
1- Your Veterans Affairs Committee took action this week to lower drug costs in veterans hospitals around the country. What is the story behind this issue?; 2- The house will consider the Defense Authorization bill this week. The conference...
National Guard. Budget Committee. Bush, George H.W. Russ, Jack. Anti-Crime Bill.
1- The House passed a bill this week to extend veterans housing benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserve. What are the details on this bill that you managed on the House Floor?; 2- The Budget Committee will bring is Blueprint for the...
1- The House voted last week to disclose the names of all members of Congress who had insufficient funds in their accounts at the House Bank. Did you support that action?; 2- What about your personal situation at the House Bank. Were there any...
National Guard. Department of Defense. Defense Dollars. Mortgage Revenue Bonds.
1- Last week the Pentagon announced its plans to make major cuts to the National Guard and Reserve. What has been the reaction to this on Capitol Hill?; 2- The Defense Department says these cuts are necessary to save defense dollars. You argue...
Rice, Donald. Bush, George H.W. Columbus Air Force Base. Meridian, MS. State of the Union. National Guard.
1- Air Force Secretary Donald Rice accepted your invitation to visit Columbus Air Force Base last week. What were his impressions of the facility and the people there?; 2- From Columbus, you flew to Meridian to participate in the conversion of the...
Budget Amendment. The Pentagon. National Guard. Veterans Budget.
1- There is an effort under way in the House to get the Balanced Budget Amendment brought up for a vote this year. What are the prospects for that, and do you support it?; 2- It has been three weeks since the Pentagon announced plans to make big...
