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Jimmy Stewart’s Military Service Captured in New Film
To generations of Americans, Jimmy Stewart is known for playing George Bailey in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. The upcoming film JIMMY tells the story of a different role — that of a combat pilot in World War II and how it impacted his life.
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Hegseth Directs Establishment of New ANG STS
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Air Force to establish an Air National Guard special tactics squadron in Florida.
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CGOs Give NGAUS Capitol Summit Rave Reviews
First Lt. Brandon Kreikemeier had an apt description of his experience at last week’s NGAUS Capitol Summit at the National Guard Memorial, the association’s headquarters, in Washington, D.C.
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Colorado Guard Helps Prepare Future Astronauts
The Colorado Army National Guard is playing a critical role in humanity’s return to the moon by partnering with NASA to train astronauts for the upcoming crewed missions to the moon’s south pole region.
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No-cost Weekend Drill Childcare to go Nationwide
Army National Guard Soldiers in all 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia with children ages six weeks through 12 years will soon have access to no-cost childcare during weekend drills.
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Army Takes Over Two Longtime Guard Missions in Europe
Active-component Army units have assumed two European missions performed continuously by the Army National Guard for more than a decade.
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Nevada Air Guardsmen Return from Epic Fury
Nevada Air National Guardsmen and four C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft returned home Oct. 4 after a six-month deployment in support of Operation Epic Fury, following one week’s notice of the federal call-up.
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Retirees, Veterans to Get 3.6% COLA in 2027
Military retirees and veterans receiving disability benefits will see the same 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 as Social Security recipients, the Social Security Administration announced.
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ARNG Soldiers Second in Best Squad Competition
Five Army National Guard Soldiers from five states were runners up in the 2026 Army Best Squad Competition.
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New Staffer Brings Video Skills to NGAUS
An Indiana Army National Guard sergeant has joined the NGAUS staff as videographer in the communications department.
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Combat Pay Increases for First Time in 24 Years
The Pentagon has increased pay for military personnel in combat or serving in dangerous locations for the first time in more than two decades.
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Washington Guard Hosts Counter-UAS Operator Course
More than 40 National Guardsmen from across the country attended a counter-unmanned aircraft systems master operator course Sept. 14-25 at Camp Murray and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.