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Democrats Blast Wall 'Theft' as Pentagon Defends Budget Move

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are not happy the Trump Administration plans to divert $7.2 billion from the Defense Department to pay for expanding the wall on the U.S. southern border. The decision was first reported by the Washington... Read More Details

Pick for Army Under Secretary Fields Questions in Senate Hearing

James McPherson, the president’s nominee to be under secretary of the Army, answered questions about great power competition, personnel issues, modernization priorities and more during a confirmation hearing last week. He also fielded questions on... Read More Details

Guardsmen on Duty After Puerto Rico Earthquake

More than 1,100 Guardsmen are on duty in Puerto Rico helping the U.S. territory recover from a series of recent earthquakes. Soldiers and airmen from New York, Ohio and Puerto Rico are delivering food, water and emergency supplies to the more than 4... Read More Details

Executive Office Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Chief of Staff FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: Provides reception Responsible for providing front door support in the form of greeting and directing visitors. Responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support for the chief... Read More Details

Legislative Workshop Agenda 2020

10 February 2020 1500-1600 NGAUS Resolutions & Membership IT Training 1600-1800 No-Host Social (Dubliner) 11 February 2020 0700-0755 Registrant Check-In/Continental Breakfast 0755-0800 Schedule Review/Administrative Notes 0800-0815 NGAUS Welcome BG... Read More Details

2020 Legislative Workshop Agenda

*Agenda subject to change. 10 February 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm NGAUS Resolutions & Membership IT Training (Montgomery Room, NGAUS) State Association POCs only 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm No-Host Social (The Dubliner, 4 F Street, NW, Washington, DC) 11 February *All... Read More Details

Army Keeping Recuiting Goals Fluid

The Army is not releasing its recruitment target for fiscal 2020, at least for the time being. Recruiters have been given an initial range that closely mirrors fiscal 2019, but other factors like soldier retention will shape the final number... Read More Details

Army Beefs Up Assessment for Battalion Commanders

The Army has officially launched new requirements for potential battalion commanders that include a five-day evaluation at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Instead of a board review of personnel files, they will now be selected through an evaluation process... Read More Details

Guard Pilot Killed Battling Wildfires in Australia

A Montana Air National Guard officer was among three American firefighters killed when their commercial C-130 Hercules water tanker crashed battling wildfires in Australia earlier this month. Lt. Col. Ian McBeth, 44, of Great Falls, Montana, was... Read More Details

Bipartisan Bill Would Help Curb Veteran Homelessness

Legislation that would expand eligibility for a veteran housing program is one step closer to law after clearing the House of Representatives earlier this month. The Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020 (H.R. 2398) passed by a 362-31 vote. A similar bill, S... Read More Details