Connecticut National Guard

Connecticut officials have launched a program to increase the number of people joining the National Guard after a nearly 50-year low.

Amid a nationwide lag in military recruitment, the Connecticut National Guard has announced an incentive program that will reward members with $500 for referring new recruits.

Army National Guard troops had until June 30 to get the COVID-19 vaccine but about 10% of those troops haven't received the shot.

Members of the Connecticut National Guard are making patients ready for evacuation by land or air ambulance, and treating combat injuries — like bullet wounds — during realistic combat medic training this week at a guard facility in East Lyme.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has authorized the deployment of an additional 200 members of the Connecticut National Guard to help with security efforts…