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Guard is Key Part of Vaccine Plans

Officials in at least 15 states and territories are preparing to use Guard soldiers and airmen to distribute the first COVID-19 vaccines. Others are expected to follow suit. Tens of thousands of Guardsmen have been involved in pandemic-related... Read More Details

Trump Extends Guard COVID-19 Mission

President Donald Trump last week extended federal support for the National Guard’s coronavirus response until the end of March. Forty-seven states and three territories are included in the Dec. 3 memorandum, which authorizes federal funds to cover 75... Read More Details

NDAA Up for Vote Despite Veto Threat

Congressional leaders appear ready to ignore President Donald Trump’s veto threat and pass a National Defense Authorization Act for the 60th consecutive year. The annual defense policy bill, H.R. 6395, is the result of a series of compromises between... Read More Details

Army, Air Force, NGB Leaders Send Guard Birthday Wishes Via NGAUS Video

WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2020) — Many National Guard soldiers and airmen celebrate the birthdate of the nation’s oldest military organization every Dec. 13 with a slice of cake and a few words of appreciation from their leaders. Such gatherings are... Read More Details

Trump Repeats Veto Threat Against NDAA

A showdown between Congress and President Donald Trump is looming after the latter once again threatened to veto the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. “THE BIGGEST WINNER OF OUR NEW DEFENSE BILL IS CHINA!” Trump tweeted Monday morning... Read More Details

Omnibus Veterans’ Bill Expands Benefits to Guard

The Senate passed legislation last week that would make more National Guardsmen and their families eligible for some popular veterans’ benefits. House lawmakers are expected to pass the bill, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe M.D. Veterans Health... Read More Details

DoD Unveils Vaccine Plans; Guard Readies Distribution in States

National Guard soldiers and airmen will not be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, at least not at first, according to Pentagon leaders. But the Guard will play a key role in the vaccine’s distribution. And some members could be eligible to receive... Read More Details

Longtime HASC Stalwart Prepares for Retirement

A longtime Republican leader on defense issues is preparing to retire. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, is a former chair of the House Armed Services Committee and currently serves as ranking Republican. He has been known for reaching across the aisle... Read More Details

The Importance of Catching Z's

Retired Col. (Dr.) Vincent Mysliwiec still remembers the day, even though it occurred years ago. He was a cadet in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. The subject was history, and the room was filled with upperclassmen. Mysliwiec stood... Read More Details