From the Chief: Family Readiness By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson We often talk about the dual nature of National Guard service — how we’re citizen-soldiers and citizen-airmen — but that’s only a fraction of our identity. Read More Details
From the Chief: An Imperative By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson Every National Guardsman makes a promise to America — a promise to be “Always Ready, Always There.”... Read More Details
From the Chief: What I'm Reading By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson In my job, I do a lot of reading: reports, white papers, memos and more. You’ll find me reading in... Read More Details
From the Chief: Why We Drill By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson It's a new year, but the most popular resolutions remain the same: Exercise more, learn a new skill... Read More Details
From the Chief: I Appreciate You By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson Gratitude is powerful because it acknowledges the connections between us. It celebrates the people... Read More Details
From the Chief: My Final Targets By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson Reflecting on my last NGAUS conference as chief of the National Guard Bureau, I felt a complicated... Read More Details
From the Chief: Let's Meet By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson For some, August means long days by the beach or the lake or soaking up the last bit of summer... Read More Details
From the Chief: Big Anniversary By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson This month, our nation celebrates 247 years of independence. We mark the occasion with fireworks... Read More Details
From the Chief: Heart of Our Force By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson The walls of my office are decorated with vintage National Guard recruiting posters. The text and... Read More Details
From the Chief: Our Legal Basis By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson I was born and raised in Happy Camp, California. Yes, it’s a real place. Yes, I’m a Happy Camper... Read More Details
From the Chief: Power of the Pen By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson How often do you think about your signature? Today, in an era of paying bills online and signing... Read More Details
From the Chief: Tell Your Story By Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson One of the most important things I get to do as chief of the National Guard Bureau is tell the Guard... Read More Details