Hoopla Happenings

In 2006, Hoopla put together a video to describe the event to possible partners. While the event has grown substantially over the years, this video gives you a feel for both the magnitude and the spirit of Hoopla.

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Each Spring, the Oregon National Guard partners with high schools around Oregon and Washington to host the JCLC at Camp Rilea. JCLC helps teens with problem solving skills, time management, team building skills and also helps build their inner confidence. Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard instruct and mentor the teens during the camp.

On November 9th, 2008, members of the Oregon National Guard were invited to attend the NASCAR race at Phoenix International Raceway. The guard members got the vip treatment with a tour of the pits and a visit from Dale Earnhardt Jr. This video highligts the event.
Be sure to check out the National Guard Racing page, click here.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom III, soldiers from Troop F 82 CAV were deployed to Balad, Iraq. During the year long tour in this war torn country, images not shown on the news were captured. The soldiers were sent over trained for combat, but returned as humanitarians. During the course of the year, the soldiers gave out over 2000 pairs of shoes, along with food, water, toys and candy. This is just one of many videos captured by soldiers that shows a different side to war.