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Priority
Joint-Personnel
Issue
Since 9/11, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Guardsmen deploy overseas, respond to disasters at home, conduct cyber operations, and secure the homeland—often alongside Active Component forces.
Yet, when it comes to GI Bill benefits, not all service counts.
Under Current Law
- Guardsmen receive Post-9/11 GI Bill credit for 90 days of Title 10 active-duty service.
- Title 32 service only qualifies during president declared national emergencies.
- Annual Training (AT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT) do not count.
Why It Matters
Guard operational days increased dramatically post-9/11. Guardsmen deploy for wildfires, hurricanes, border missions, overseas operations, and homeland defense.
Education benefits drive:
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Economic mobility
- Veteran success
The Solution
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act (S.649/H.R.1423) would:
- Expand Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility to include all Title 32 service.
- Credit all AT, IDT, and other federally funded duty statuses.
- Align benefits with operational reality.
Recommendation
The National Guard of the United States (NGAUS) urges Congress to:
- Support S.649 / H.R.1423 – Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act led by Senators Moran and Blumenthal / Congressmen Levin and Takano
Point of Contact
Julian Plamann
Deputy Director Government Affairs, Joint & Personnel
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