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Funding Deadline Looms as Senate Considers New CR
Lawmakers are expected to consider a new stopgap budget this week to keep the government funded past a Friday deadline. The Further Additional...
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Majority of Air Guard is Vaccinated, Thousands Seeking Exemptions
The Air Force has approved more than 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine exemptions for members of the Air National Guard, according to data released last week...
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Major Air Force Aircraft Accidents Dropped in 2021
The Air Force saw fewer major mishaps last fiscal year, avoiding costly accidents that cause loss of life or aircraft. The service reported 63 of the...
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Big Changes Coming to House Membership
Nearly 10% of the House of Representatives has announced their intentions to not seek reelection later this year, setting the stage for shakeups of...
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Army Begins Separation of Vaccine Refusers
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has directed commanders to initiate involuntary administrative separation proceedings against any soldier who has...
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Army Guard Directorate Adds New Headquarters Units
The Army National Guard directorate has activated new company and battalion headquarters at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center...
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Texas Leaders Defend State Border Mission
Texas National Guard leaders are pushing back against numerous allegations related to Operation Lone Star, the state’s mission to counter illegal...
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GAO Warns Air Force Over KC-46 Issues
A new government report warns the Air Force may repeat past mistakes with the KC-46A Pegasus tanker by approving a redesign of the remove vision...
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Guard Retention Sees Increase Amid Pandemic
Only two states or territories missed their retention goals for the Army National Guard for fiscal year 2021, with two others missing retention goals...
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Alaska Joins Texas in Vaccine Mandate Fight
Alaska has joined the Texas lawsuit challenging the Defense Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The decision was announced by Alaska Gov. Mike...
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Bill Would Open State Vet Cemeteries to All Service Members
Bipartisan legislation under consideration in both chambers of Congress would ensure every National Guardsman and Reservist is eligible to be buried...
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Study Looks at Recruiting and Retention in the Age of COVID
A new study found that military services enlisted fewer new recruits at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, instead focusing on retention to meet end...