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Bill Would Open State Vet Cemeteries to All Service Members

Bipartisan legislation under consideration in both chambers of Congress would ensure every National Guardsman and Reservist is eligible to be buried in state veterans cemeteries — as long as their service was not terminated under dishonorable... Read More Details

Alaska Joins Texas in Vaccine Mandate Fight

Alaska has joined the Texas lawsuit challenging the Defense Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The decision was announced by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican. He and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, also a Republican, are arguing the mandate... Read More Details

Guard Retention Sees Increase Amid Pandemic

Only two states or territories missed their retention goals for the Army National Guard for fiscal year 2021, with two others missing retention goals for the Air Guard, according to a new report from The Associated Press . Citing the National Guard... Read More Details

GAO Warns Air Force Over KC-46 Issues

A new government report warns the Air Force may repeat past mistakes with the KC-46A Pegasus tanker by approving a redesign of the remove vision system without taking several precautions. The Air Force did not concur with the recommendations of the... Read More Details

Texas Leaders Defend State Border Mission

Texas National Guard leaders are pushing back against numerous allegations related to Operation Lone Star, the state’s mission to counter illegal immigration and drug trafficking on the southern border. Recent reports have detailed numerous alleged... Read More Details

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Army Guard Directorate Adds New Headquarters Units

The Army National Guard directorate has activated new company and battalion headquarters at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia. The units will perform administrative responsibilities and related... Read More Details

Army Begins Separation of Vaccine Refusers

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has directed commanders to initiate involuntary administrative separation proceedings against any soldier who has refused a COVID-19 vaccine. This applies to active-component soldiers, cadets and reserve-component... Read More Details

Big Changes Coming to House Membership

Nearly 10% of the House of Representatives has announced their intentions to not seek reelection later this year, setting the stage for shakeups of several key congressional committees. In all, 29 Democrats and 13 Republicans will either retire or... Read More Details

Major Air Force Aircraft Accidents Dropped in 2021

The Air Force saw fewer major mishaps last fiscal year, avoiding costly accidents that cause loss of life or aircraft. The service reported 63 of the most severe kinds of aviation accidents, down from 71 the year before, according to Air Force Times... Read More Details