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Fiscal 2023 Budget Boosts Defense, Shrinks Army

The Biden administration yesterday unveiled its fiscal 2023 defense spending top lines and priorities. They include a significant boost in the overall budget, the largest pay raise in 20 years and a clear emphasis on keeping pace with China. For the... Read More Details

Pentagon: Violence Can Stem from Leadership Breakdowns

Leadership breakdowns often raise the risk of suicides, sexual assaults, harassment and other harmful behaviors, according to the Defense Department. A Pentagon report released last week found installations — active, National Guard and reserve — with... Read More Details

NGAUS Conference Social Events, Activities Set

The Ohio National Guard Association has finalized plans for the social events and activities set for the 144th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 26–29 in Columbus, Ohio. The action begins with a motorcycle ride Aug. 25. It will take riders from... Read More Details

GAO: Military Hasn’t Adopted All Sexual Assault Laws

The military hasn’t adopted all of Congress’ requirements for preventing sexual assault, according to the Government Accountability Office. Released last week, the report, “DOD and Coast Guard Should Ensure Laws Are Implemented to Improve Oversight... Read More Details

Naming Commission Releases Another List

The federal panel charged by Congress to review and possibly rename military assets that commemorate the Confederacy issued a list of more than 750 specific items in its sights. The list comes just two weeks after the Naming Commission released 87... Read More Details

Expressions of Gratitude

Many military retirees remember the travel and adventure as the highlights of their career in uniform. For retired Lt. Gen. Michael Dubie, it was the people. “The best thing about serving for 36 years in the National Guard was the amazing patriots I... Read More Details

Ticking Clock

Space isn't just the final frontier anymore — it’s critical to everyday life for tens of millions of Americans. Commerce and communications rely on satellites in space. So does GPS, which is in tens of millions of mobile devices and vehicle... Read More Details

Deep Ties

Within 30 minutes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, senior Ukrainian leaders reached out to some of their most trusted allies in the world — the California National Guard. Digital Version Guard leaders in the Golden State immediately... Read More Details

NATIONAL GUARD Magazine | April 2022

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Reaching NATIONAL GUARD

Letters Tell us how we're doing or share your opinion on something you read in NATIONAL GUARD in 250 words or less. Last Word Send us your commentaries on Guard or defense-related topics in 800 words or less. Additional Submissions Submit your... Read More Details