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One morning in February, KPIX-TV meteorologist Jessica Burch warned her San Francisco viewing audience to watch out for strong winds along the coast. That afternoon, Jessica Burch flew a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter into those same gusts as a first... Read More Details

Nearing the End

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is something of an acquired taste. It isn’t sleek like a typical jet fighter. And it would never win a race against an F-15, F-16 or F-35. But the platform affectionately known as the Warthog has its fans. Many are ground... Read More Details

House Bill Aims to Maintain All 25 Guard Fighter Units

A bipartisan group of House members has introduced legislation that would prevent the Air Force from closing any of the Air National Guard’s fighter squadrons at a time when pilot and maintenance staffing are at critically low levels. The Fighter... Read More Details

Bill Would Make Early Retirees Eligible for Low-Cost Health Care

Senate legislation introduced last week would enable traditional National Guardsmen and Reservists eligible for early retirement to purchase low-cost military medical coverage upon receiving retirement pay instead of waiting until they reach age 60... Read More Details

NGAUS Seeks Applicants for Association President

The association is looking for applicants to succeed retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson as NGAUS president when he retires early next year. The position oversees the daily activities of the association and its subsidiaries — the National Guard... Read More Details

Justices Rule Guard Technicians Covered by Federal Law

The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Federal Labor Relations Authority has jurisdiction in labor disputes involving state national guards and dual-status technicians. The majority opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas said that a state... Read More Details

Russel Read - Legislative Affairs Manager, Air Programs

Russel Read started June 2023 as the association’s new legislative affairs manager for Air programs. Read's duties include overseeing the association’s legislative priorities for the Air Guard, including fighter recapitalization and establishing a... Read More Details

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke III (Ret.)

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Say Their Names

A message from retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president: It is one day, but it is one with special meaning. “Memorial Day is an opportunity for a grateful nation to acknowledge the men and women who served and died,” says Bonnie... Read More Details

Country Singer to Headline Conference’s Final Event

Country musician Josh Turner will perform at the Governor’s Farewell, the final event of the 145th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 18-21 in Reno, Nevada. "We’re excited to have a performer of Josh Turner’s magnitude close what will be a... Read More Details