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Biden Pledges to Fully Fund Guard COVID Mission

President-elect Biden has committed to extend and fully fund the National Guard's state-based coronavirus response once he takes office Jan. 20. “It costs a lot of money and governors need that paid for,” Biden said Thursday during a press conference... Read More Details

Air Force Reverses Education Benefit Cuts

The Air Force has restored military tuition assistance and funding for the service’s online credentialing courses amid increased demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, effective immediately, was announced last week. It provides $4... Read More Details

House, Senate Negotiators Meet to Settle NDAA Differences

Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees met last week to officially begin hashing out a compromise National Defense Authorization Act. The “Pass the Gavel” meeting was held behind doors as leaders shared priorities and sought... Read More Details

Report: Military Aircraft Missing Readiness Goals

Most U.S. military aircraft are falling short of their mission-capable goals, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. The GAO report, released this month, looked at 46 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft across the services... Read More Details

Air Force Selects Four Guard Locations for New C-130Js

The Air Force has identified four Air National Guard units to receive new C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft. Units in Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Georgia were chosen as the preferred locations for future aircraft, replacing fleets of aging... Read More Details

IG Lists DoD’s Top Challenges for 2021

The Defense Department Inspector General has outlined the top-10 management challenges facing DoD for fiscal 2021 and beyond. Topping the list is the need to maintain an advantage while balancing great power competition and countering global... Read More Details

Senators Seek COVID Tests for Troops, Families

Two Republican senators are urging the Pentagon to test service members and their families for COVID-19 in an attempt to find asymptomatic carriers and preserve military readiness. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa wrote... Read More Details

Pence to Push Extension of Guard COVID-19 Mission

Vice President Mike Pence says he will lobby President Donald Trump to extend federal support for the National Guard’s coronavirus mission. Pence promised a group of governors on Monday that he would talk to the president about the issue, according... Read More Details

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Q: How do I join the association? A: Join online or contact your State Association to become a member. If you have questions about membership or would like to make Active Life Membership installment payments, please contact us at membership@ngaus.org... Read More Details

USO Names Guardsman of the Year

A Connecticut Air National Guardsman is being hailed for selfless heroics following his response to an off-duty motor vehicle crash. Airman 1st Class Sikander S. Rahman of the 103rd Airlift Wing was named USO National Guardsman of the Year for 2020... Read More Details