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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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Many NGAUS Conference Social Events Set
The Nevada National Guard Association has already set the locations of the social events that are part of the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition in...
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New Membership Director to Join NGAUS
NGAUS will welcome a new head of membership and marketing in the coming weeks. Retired Brig. Gen. Maria Kelly, who has served the National Guard in...
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USO Honors Guard Moms
Military moms from across the upper Midwest were treated to a virtual baby shower by the USO last week. The May 1 event included virtual games and...
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NGB Chief: Guardsmen Need Better Medical Care
The nation has asked a lot of its National Guard over the past year. On Tuesday, the Guard asked the nation for more support, with the chief of the...
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Viva Las Vegas: NGAUS Resets Conference Dates, Location
The 143rd General Conference & Exhibition has been rescheduled for Aug. 27 to 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Shifting the event to Las Vegas gives us a...
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Bill Would Give Guardsmen DD214s at End of Service
Bipartisan legislation introduced last week in the Senate would provide all service members with a Defense Department Form 214 at the completion of...
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Air Force Reveals New Airpower Doctrine
Air Force leaders have approved what the service has referred to as “perhaps the most sweeping change of Air Force basic doctrine in the service’s...
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HASC Chair Warns of Defense Budget Delays
The chair of the House Armed Services Committee says debate over annual defense policy and spending bills could be delayed until fall if the Biden...
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Army Wants Electric Combat Vehicles
Army Futures Command has selected six companies to develop ways to power electric combat vehicles in austere, remote locations, according to Defense...
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Would End Selective Service
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate last week would abolish the Selective Service. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky...
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USAOCSAA Offers Free Membership to New Guard Officers
The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association is offering free 10-year memberships to Army National Guard officers commissioned (active or...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Grow
Military leaders continue to push for service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with Army officials now saying it is on pace to meet its goals...