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Army Selects New Gear-Hauling Robot

Army leaders have selected a new robot to help soldiers carry equipment in the field. General Dynamics Land Systems’ Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) was recently chosen as the winner of a $162.4 million contract to provide the force... Read More Details

Clock Ticking on Spending Bills

Congressional leaders have just 17 days to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown before year’s end. With both the House and Senate in session today, lawmakers are hoping for a Christmas miracle as they seek compromises on 12 spending bills... Read More Details

Military Leaders, Lawmaker Speak to Industry Partners

Army and Air Force leaders spoke to NGAUS industry partners as part of the 23rd Annual Industry Day at the National Guard Memorial. Approximately 225 attendees representing companies large and small are attending the two-day event at the National... Read More Details

Congress Reaches NDAA Compromise; Guard Items Included

Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a compromise on the annual defense policy bill, seemingly ending a long stalemate that threatened to derail numerous efforts to modernize U.S. military programs. The compromise fiscal 2020 National... Read More Details

Colorado Airman is USO Guardsman of the Year

A Colorado airman who helped rescue a man following a catastrophic vehicle accident has been honored as the USO National Guardsman of the Year. Staff Sgt. Jami DeVries, a crew chief with the 140th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 140th Wing was... Read More Details

TAG Panel Offers Acquisition Insight to Business Leaders

Two adjutants general shared how the Guard purchases goods and services during the annual Doing Business with the Guard workshop Monday at the National Guard Memorial, the NGAUS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event was the day before the... Read More Details

Three Guardsmen Killed in Black Hawk Crash

A Minnesota National Guard helicopter crashed Thursday near St. Cloud, Minnesota, killing all three soldiers aboard. Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A. Rogers Jr., 28; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord, 30; and Sgt. Kort M. Plantenberg, 28; were... Read More Details

Guardsmen on Border to Receive GI Bill Benefits

National Guardsmen deployed to the southern border now accrue credit toward Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NGAUS. The memo, dated Dec. 12 from Defense Secretary Mark Esper, addressed the topic of Guard support to... Read More Details

Shutdown Likely Averted as Congress Takes Up Spending Bills

Leaders in Congress are optimistic that a new, nearly $1.4 trillion spending deal will be approved by week’s end, avoiding a costly government shutdown. The House will consider fiscal 2020 spending bills in two packages on Tuesday, Politico reports... Read More Details

DoD Authorizes Disaster Relief Medal

Service members who participated in disaster relief operations during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma or Maria in 2017 could now be eligible to receive the Humanitarian Service Medal. The medal is open to all military branches and components, as long as they... Read More Details