Posted 6:35 PM 4/15/2012 by Kay Rossi (Great Falls)

Governor Brian Schweitzer says the move of the F-15's from Montana to California is inevitable.

Now he's taking an optimistic approach to the new C-130 mission, saying the cargo planes are more ideal for the state.

"You know, the back door opens and you can actually drive vehicles (More)

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Posted 3:48 PM 4/11/2012 by Governor's Office

Governor Brian Schweitzer has appointed Brigadier General Matthew T. Quinn as the Montana's Adjutant General.

In a press release on Wednesday, Schweitzer said, "Brigadier General Matthew Quinn is an outstanding member of the Montana National Guard. He has served as a Company Commander (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 12:11 PM 4/11/2012 by Shannon Newth (Great Falls)

A retired Air Force colonel who served as a liaison officer spoke about his time in Afghanistan to an audience at the Great Falls library on Tuesday night.

Martin Bannon, who was assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base in the 90s, worked at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and was a key member of (More) • Video (1) • Photos (2)

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Posted 12:02 PM 4/11/2012 by Jen Hollenbach (jen@krtv.com)

Moving the F-15 from the Montana Air National Guard to California could be risky, according to former National Transportation Safety Board member John Goglia.

Goglia cites last week's F-18 crash into a Virginia apartment complex as a prime example. 

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Posted 6:25 PM 4/9/2012 by Blackfeet Nation

Officials with the Blackfeet Nation have issued a press release about the death of U.S. Army Specialist Antonio Burnside, who died in Afghanistan on Friday.

Burnside, 31, died on Friday, April 6, in Ghanzi province, Afghanistan, due to injuries he sustained when insurgents attacked his (More)

Posted 11:33 AM 4/8/2012 by David Sherman (Great Falls)

Antonio C. Burnside, a U.S. Army soldier from Great Falls, has died in Afghanistan.

The Department of Defense made the announcement on Sunday.

Burnside, 31, died on Friday, April 6, in Ghanzi province, Afghanistan, due to injuries he suffered when insurgents attacked his unit (More)

Posted 5:17 PM 4/3/2012 by Jen Hollenbach (Great Falls)

Texas' congressional delegation continues to fight the proposed transfer of eight C-130 cargo planes to the Montana Air National Guard.

The Texas lawmakers are considering legislative action to stop the move.

U.S. Representative Kay Granger says moving a fleet of C-130s from Texas (More)

Posted 4:43 PM 4/3/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

The State of Montana is trying to help military families from falling into financial trouble.

The MT Commissioner of Securities & Insurance, Monica Lindeen, says military families are often targeted by scammers, and her office is trying to let people know there are resources to (More)

Posted 3:28 PM 3/29/2012 by David Sherman (Great Falls)

The U.S. Air Force this week reaffirmed its committment to deliver eight C-130s to Great Falls by 2014.

The Air Force originally announced the C-130 mission for the Montana Air National Guard in February, but it was uncertain when the cargo planes would arrive. The mission is expected to (More)

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Posted 6:08 PM 3/27/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

Due to a Department of Defense policy, many Montana National Guard soldiers are getting their military leave cut short.

The 189th Aviation Regiment deployed last May. At the time, the soldiers were promised 15 days of mid-tour leave plus 30 days of post-tour leave once they returned from (More) • Video (1)