The Reserve Component operates under a patchwork of more than 30 separate duty statuses which were created over several decades. These statuses were not designed as a coherent system; they evolved piecemeal from World War II through post-9/11 operations.

National Guard equipment is federally owned. That equipment – such as aircraft, vehicles, and communications systems – is often used while responding to State Active Duty (SAD) missions, including natural disasters and civil emergencies.

National Guard cyber Soldiers and Airmen operating in state Title 32 face barriers to participating in federal cyber missions requiring federal Title 10 authorities. These limitations prevent the Guard from accessing critical equipment, attending valuable training, and contributing to national cyber operations at the speed and scale required.

The Issue In the FY20 NDAA, Congress added 12304b order to the list of qualifying duty statuses that counted for early retirement. For the past few years, HRC was incorrectly interpreting law and only counting issues after 2019. In reality, all...

The Issue Servicemembers are frequently burdened by the cost of co-pays incurred during the Medical Entrance Processing (MEPS) process required for initial military entry. Accomplishment Section 537 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense...

Army National Guard Divisions must have parity in aviation force design and personnel authorizations with the Active Component Army inclusive of future combat systems. The current lack of parity risks interoperability with the Active Component, threatens overmatch against our enemies, and ties the hands of commanders.

The Issue Federal employees serving in the National Guard of Reserve Components lack similar benefits as their active-duty components. Accomplishment Section 1109 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized...

The Army National Guard operates 858 UH/HH-60 Black Hawks, with a majority, UH-60Ls, reaching or exceeding their expected useful life by 2031. Increased overseas deployments and domestic operations coupled with reductions in Army Reserve rotary wing aircraft and no modernization strategy for ARNG aircraft places immense pressure on the existing UH/HH-60 fleet.

The Nation relies heavily on the ARNG's HMMWV fleet to respond to the homeland and be ready to deploy. These missions are accomplished with a fleet that averages 25 years old - beyond the expected useful life of the vehicle.

Since 9/11, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Guardsmen deploy overseas, respond to disasters at home, conduct cyber operations, and secure the homeland—often alongside Active Component forces. Yet, when it comes to GI Bill benefits, not all service counts.

National Guard aviation must be equipped for the war fight while being prepared to respond to the needs of the homeland. This unique dual-status mission puts significant strain on the Army National Guard's aviation fleet enhancing capabilities, increasing safety and effectiveness of the National Guard.

The National Guard represents a significant percentage of the Total Force. However, both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard do not receive enough military construction funding to ensure overall readiness of National Guard facilities.