December 13, 2024 3:30 a.m. 

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation at their weekly business meeting, calling upon all citizens of the county to observe National Guard Day, in celebration of the National Guard’s 388th birthday Friday.

A county release said the commissioners were honored to recognize the men and women who bravely serve our communities and national in the Army National Guard.

Before he read the proclamation, Board Chair Commissioner Chris Boice said, “This might be the best Commissioners meeting ever. Because for the first time since I have been in office, we have nothing on the agenda other than to honor veterans”. Boice said, “We know that the U.S. National Guard is the oldest military organization in America and its members respond to state and national emergencies, military conflicts, natural disasters, and also conduct search and rescue operations”. Boice said, “We are especially proud to honor members of Roseburg’s Charlie Company unit, who represent Oregon National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment for the invaluable work that they do”.

Commissioner Tim Freeman presented proclamation certificates to a number of Charlie Company members that were in attendance at the meeting. Certificates were also given to National Guard Family Readiness Group Coordinators, Carol Hunt, Valerie West and Cindy Houston.

Captain Casy Coulter presented the commissioners with framed artwork of the Oregon National Guard 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment colors and a Battalion challenge coin from the Battalion Commander with a statement that means “Guardians of the Western Gate”.

A copy of the video presentation can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment