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Legislation Would Provide Transitional Health Care for Guardsmen
A bill that would provide transitional medical coverage for Guardsmen serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be introduced...
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Guard Recruiters Going Virtual Amid the Pandemic
National Guard recruiters are getting creative in order to meet potential future soldiers and airmen with stay-at-home orders still in place around...
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White House Approves Title 32 Extension, But Only for 24 Days
Guardsmen serving on the front lines of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will have 24 more days to accomplish their work. President Donald Trump, by...
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Two Nominated for Top National Guard Bureau Posts
The National Guard is expected to welcome three new leaders to the top positions of the National Guard later this year after President Trump nominated...
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Bill Would Give Hazard Duty Pay to Those on Pandemic Response
Guard soldiers and airmen serving in coronavirus-related missions could get a boost in pay under legislation that will be introduced this week by Sen...
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State Partners Team Up for COVID-19 Fight
Illinois National Guard and civilian health care leaders are getting some help from an ally across the Atlantic. Medical officers from the Polish army...
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More Reprogramming Sparks Congressional Response
The Pentagon is shifting hundreds of millions of dollars to backfill projects previously deferred to pay for a southwest border wall. The latest...
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TrueCar Launches New Service for Nation’s Military
Online car-seller TrueCar has launched a new, dedicated purchase program for members of the military and their families. TrueCar Military offers...
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End of Title 32 Funds Could Cut Guard COVID-19 Mission Short
Many National Guard soldiers and airmen serving on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak could come off their missions as soon as next week...
NGAUS on the Hill
May 2020 Update
NGAUS continues to engage with the Trump administration and Congressional offices during the COVID-19 national emergency. The legislative staff has...
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More Guardsmen on COVID-19 Duty, Not All Have Medical Coverage
Nearly 45,000 National Guardsmen were supporting the nationwide COVID-19 response as of Monday, but not all were receiving the appropriate medical...
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Air Guard Flyovers Honor Medical Professionals, First Responders
South Carolina Air Guardsmen took part in a round-the-state flyover on Monday, believed to be the first of many salutes to honor officials working to...