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NGB Chief: No Sign of Guard OPTEMPO Slowing
The president or the nation’s governors have called out roughly 120,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen for duty across the country and around the...
NGAUS on the Hill
July 2020 Update
Congress continues its consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 defense legislation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Armed Services Committee...
Washington Report
Some Airmen Getting New Handgun
Combat arms units across the Air Force will soon be getting a new sidearm to replace the aging M9. Dubbed the M18 Modular Handgun System, the new...
Washington Report
Guard Border Mission Extended Through Fiscal 2021
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has approved the military mission on the southwest border for another year, albeit with some changes, the Defense...
Washington Report
Former Alaska TAG is New NGB Inspector General
A former adjutant general of Alaska is back serving the National Guard again. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Laurie Hummel is now the National Guard Bureau’s...
Washington Report
Bill Would Help Guardsmen Gain Student Aid
A bipartisan bill would help provide more educational opportunities for Guardsmen under the age of 25. The Improving College Affordability for Our...
Washington Report
Guard Innovation Competition Selects Winning Proposals
The National Guard recently looked within to maximize precious resources. The results, following a months-long competition, are innovative projects...
Washington Report
DoD Looks to Address Racial Bias, Increase Diversity
The Pentagon is moving to address a long history of racial discrimination amid a national wave of outrage and protests following the death of George...
Washington Report
Guard Deployments to Nation’s Capital Come Under Scrutiny
The number of Guardsmen supporting domestic missions continues to decline following a historic response, but some lawmakers are now questioning...
Washington Report
CNGB Nominee: Guard Faces Pivotal Time
This is a pivotal time in the history of the National Guard, the nominee to be the next chief of the National Guard Bureau told the Senate Armed...
Magazine
Space National Guard: Why Wait?
Unless Congress intervenes soon, the Pentagon will orphan about 1,200 National Guard airmen from their active-component counterparts. The airmen are...
Magazine
Tokens of Esteem
The U.S. Armed Forces are steeped in rituals, some nearly as old as the services themselves. Army cavalrymen still hold spur rides. And sailors host...