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NGB Chief: More Guard Deployments to Europe Possible
The National Guard Bureau chief says the Ukraine conflict could prompt more Guard deployments to Europe. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said about 2,000...
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Pentagon: Renaming Bases Requires More Hill Action
The Defense Department says it needs added authorities from Congress to rename bases and other military property honoring Confederate leaders...
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Army Awards Contract for 2 Next Gen Squad Weapons
Soldiers in close combat units will soon have new individual rifles and a new squad machine gun thanks to an Army contract announced last week. Sig...
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Booth Sales Brisk for NGAUS Tradeshow
Expect another large, diverse tradeshow at the 144th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio, with more time on opening day...
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NGB Chief: Guard Training Helped Steel Ukraine Military
The National Guard Bureau chief says Ukraine’s ability to blunt Russia’s invasion shows how the Guard defends American values by partnering with...
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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...