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DoD Finally Has a Fiscal 2024 Spending Plan
President Joe Biden signed into law six fiscal 2024 spending bills, including one containing $824.5 billion for the Defense Department.
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The National Guard: Built to Defend America
Developing a theme for the NGAUS general conference is always an important part of our planning for the big annual event. — Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president
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Guardsmen Reflect on NGAUS CGO Event
NGAUS gave company-grade officers from across the nation a peak behind the legislative curtain during the first Capitol Summit of the year conducted March 17-19.
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NGAUS Appeals to Congress for Health Care, Benefits Parity
The NGAUS president shared with Congress the paradox facing the National Guard when it comes to readiness.
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Bill Would Study Aviation Community’s Cancer Links
A groundbreaking Air Force study released last year determined fighter pilots and air crews were far more likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers...
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Guard Winds Down COVID-19 Support
With COVID-19 cases and positivity rates decreasing, the Defense Department ended its active-component military support for coronavirus missions last...
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No Space Guard in New Pentagon Proposal to Congress
A new proposal to Congress for operating the Space Force does not discuss creating a Space National Guard, according to SpaceNews . The plan calls for...
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New Policy Provides DD-214 to Guardsmen at End of Service
National Guardsmen and Reservists will receive a Defense Department Form 214 following their completion of service, according a new Pentagon policy...
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Naming Commission Releases Another List
The federal panel charged by Congress to review and possibly rename military assets that commemorate the Confederacy issued a list of more than 750...
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GAO: Military Hasn’t Adopted All Sexual Assault Laws
The military hasn’t adopted all of Congress’ requirements for preventing sexual assault, according to the Government Accountability Office. Released...
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NGAUS Conference Social Events, Activities Set
The Ohio National Guard Association has finalized plans for the social events and activities set for the 144th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug...
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Pentagon: Violence Can Stem from Leadership Breakdowns
Leadership breakdowns often raise the risk of suicides, sexual assaults, harassment and other harmful behaviors, according to the Defense Department...
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Fiscal 2023 Budget Boosts Defense, Shrinks Army
The Biden administration yesterday unveiled its fiscal 2023 defense spending top lines and priorities. They include a significant boost in the overall...
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Lawmakers to Supreme Court: Protect Military Reservists’ Special Pay
Several members of Congress are demanding the Supreme Court protect the full civilian pay for full-time federal workers anytime when they are on...
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Pentagon Forming Commission to Study Military Suicides
The Defense Department announced last week it would begin forming a congressionally mandated, independent review commission to focus on suicides among...
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New Army Fitness Test Debuts April 1, But with Revisions
The Army will begin full implementation of its new fitness test April 1, but with several changes. The revised Army Combat Fitness Test now includes...