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Nebraska National Guard Outreach

Nebraska National Guard Outreach

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Brigadier General Craig Strong is being promoted by Governor Jim Pillen to become Adjutant General of the Nebraska National Guard, replacing the retiring General Darryl Bohac.
Strong says he wants to extend National Guard opportunities to young people in the state…

Strong has several higher education degrees on his resume. He says that gives him a broader base of experience….

Strong says he will have some legislative proposals for the Guard in the future….

The official change of command will be July 8th at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

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