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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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The Total Force is Inextricably Linked, Air Force Leader Says
The Air Force’s No. 2 officer said his service must keep up with an unprecedented pace of change. And it can’t do that without fully involving the...
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Space Command Marks Birthday at GuardCon
The nation’s newest combatant command marked its second anniversary among its oldest military force. The commander of U.S. Space Command, Gen. James H...
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McDonough: NGAUS, VA Advocate for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs and NGAUS share a sacred duty to advocate on behalf of the nation’s veterans, VA Secretary Denis McDonough told the...
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Up Next at GuardCon
The directors of the Army and Air National Guard and the Army’s No. 2 officer headline the final day of the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition...
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Senator, State Leaders to be Honored in Vegas
Leaders of Nevada and Mississippi and a U.S. senator will be among those honored by NGAUS during the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition this week...
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Exhibition to Highlight Products, Services Aimed at Guard
More than 260 companies and organizations are in Las Vegas in hopes of doing more business with the National Guard. Displays from major defense...
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NGAUS Conference Gets Underway
After more than a year apart, the National Guard family is reuniting in Las Vegas. More than 3,300 current and retired Guard officers and their guests...
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NGAUS Readies for Conference in Vegas
More than 3,000 current and retired National Guard officers and their guests are expected to gather in Las Vegas later this week for the 143rd General...
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Guardsmen Responding to Homeland Disasters
Hundreds of National Guard soldiers and airmen were activated over the weekend to help with the response to Hurricane Henri, which drenched the...
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Leaders Urge Afghan Vets to Seek Help, Reach Out to Battle Buddies
Over the two decades U.S. troops have served in Afghanistan, more than 2,448 Americans were killed and more than 20,000 wounded in action. Many others...
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Evacuations Continue as Leaders Defend Afghanistan Withdrawal
President Joe Biden and senior U.S. military officials are defending ongoing U.S. military evacuation efforts in Afghanistan amid ongoing chaos in...
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Air Guard, Reserve Make Pitch for Active-Component Pilots
The Air Force is urging active-component pilots who are considering civilian careers with commercial airlines to consider extending their service...