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More Reprogramming Sparks Congressional Response

The Pentagon is shifting hundreds of millions of dollars to backfill projects previously deferred to pay for a southwest border wall. The latest reprogramming moves takes funding away from 19 military construction projects, many of which were set for... Read More Details

State Partners Team Up for COVID-19 Fight

Illinois National Guard and civilian health care leaders are getting some help from an ally across the Atlantic. Medical officers from the Polish army are on the ground in Chicago, offering lessons learned from their experience treating COVID-19... Read More Details

Bill Would Give Hazard Duty Pay to Those on Pandemic Response

Guard soldiers and airmen serving in coronavirus-related missions could get a boost in pay under legislation that will be introduced this week by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. The bill, if approved, would extend hazard duty pay to troops on the front... Read More Details

Two Nominated for Top National Guard Bureau Posts

The National Guard is expected to welcome three new leaders to the top positions of the National Guard later this year after President Trump nominated officers to serve as NGB chief and the director of the Air National Guard. Lt. Gen. Daniel R... Read More Details

White House Approves Title 32 Extension, But Only for 24 Days

Guardsmen serving on the front lines of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will have 24 more days to accomplish their work. President Donald Trump, by memo late Friday, extended the authorization for federal funds for Guardsmen through Title 32 Section... Read More Details

Legislation Would Provide Transitional Health Care for Guardsmen

A bill that would provide transitional medical coverage for Guardsmen serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be introduced this week. The Support Our National Guard Act will be co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va... Read More Details

Commanders Adjust Drills as Some States Open

National Guardsmen will be returning to their home armories for drills as some states begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, but officials in several states said soldiers and airmen should be ready for new policies and procedures when they check into... Read More Details

Guard Recruiters Going Virtual Amid the Pandemic

National Guard recruiters are getting creative in order to meet potential future soldiers and airmen with stay-at-home orders still in place around much of the country. Many are embracing technology and using a variety of social media platforms to... Read More Details

New NGB, Air Guard Leaders Ready for Confirmation

Confirmation hearings for the next chief of the National Guard Bureau and director of the Air Guard could take place as early as this month. Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was nominated to serve as the next NGB chief last week. If confirmed by the Senate... Read More Details

A Down Year for Equipment

Funding the congressionally directed National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account has historically been one of the most bipartisan undertakings on Capitol Hill. Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate have long agreed that NGREA (or Na... Read More Details