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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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Senate Recognizes Guard's State Partnership Program
The Senate formally recognized 30 years of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program last week. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lindsey Graham...
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Guard Prepares for Likely Government Shutdown
With Congress showing little progress on approving any budget to begin fiscal 2024 on Sunday, a shutdown of the federal government appears imminent. A...
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NGAUS Sets Priorities for NDAA Negotiations
The House and Senate are preparing to reconcile differences in their versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, and NGAUS has...
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DoD Continues Search for POW/MIAs
Nearly 81,000 American service members remain missing after serving in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and other conflicts involving the...
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4 More Guard Wings Selected to Fly C-130Js
Four more Air National Guard airlift wings are set to convert to new intra-theater cargo planes. The Air Force announced Sept. 14 it has tentatively...
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Army Unveils New Abrams Modernization Plan
Army officials are cancelling their current upgrade plans for the M1 Abrams main battle tank in favor of a more significant modernization effort, the...
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Air Guard Partners With NFL Team on Recruiting, Retention
For the first time in Air National Guard history, the service has partnered with a National Football League team to bolster the Air Force Recruiting...
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Congress Returns to Government Shutdown Drama
The Senate is back in session this week following its August recess, and the top priority is implementing a stopgap budget for fiscal 2024 before...
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Deputy SECDEF: Military Impacted by Climate Change
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks says climate change is a "fact" for America’s armed forces. Speaking at the U.S. Military Academy at West...
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Army Issues 'Brandon Act' Policy, Expands Mental Health Support
Soldiers who are on active duty can now request an immediate referral for a mental health evaluation through a supervisor or commander, according to...
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Guard to Train Ukrainians on F-16 Fighters
The 162nd Wing will begin training "several" Ukrainian pilots and "dozens" of maintainers on the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Morris Air National Guard...
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Conference Passes Resolutions, Elects New Board Members
Passing legislative resolutions and electing candidates to several positions on the NGAUS board of directors were among the business items conducted...