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PA National Guard Set Out On Guard The Environment Campaign
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More than 800 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are deploying to communities throughout the state now through November as part of a new nationwide initiative intended to make cleaner, more vibrant communities.
Called "Guard the Environment," this new initiative of the National Guard Bureau includes recent recruits and the troops that train them performing environmentally friendly activities across the state, such as cleaning parks, cemeteries, highways and state forest roadways.
"With Pennsylvania National Guard armories and air bases in some 90 communities - in 51 counties - our presence blankets the commonwealth," said Lt. Col. Laura McHugh, commander of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. "The Guard the Environment program gives valuable hands-on experiences to our newer members on the importance of environmental stewardship and giving back to our community."
Eleven projects are scheduled in as many counties throughout the state.
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10/25/2010 |
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