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Vice Chief: Army Needs to Better Harness Guard Talents

The Army’s No. 2 officer wants the service to better harness the talents of National Guard soldiers. Gen. James C. McConville, the vice chief of staff of the Army, said a new combined personnel and pay system will enable commanders to better identify... Read More Details

Longtime Congressman, Former Guardsman Dies

Rep. Walter Jones, a longtime supporter of service members and known for his fierce independent streak in Congress, has died. Jones, 76, who had been on a leave of absence since late last year while battling an unspecified illness, passed away in... Read More Details

Workshop Aims to be Grassroots Force Multiplier

Legislative liaisons and state association leaders nationwide gathered at the National Guard Memorial, the NGAUS headquarters in Washington, D.C., today for the association’s annual Legislative Workshop. ( Photos ) The event, which featured remarks... Read More Details

2019 Legislative Workshop

The NGAUS Legislative Workshop is an annual professional development event to educate Guardsmen, Congressional Action Contact Officers (CACOs), and National Guard State Association POCs on National Guard issues in Congress and the Department of Defense. Read More Details

2019 Legislative Workshop Agenda

Agenda subject to change February 11, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Resolutions Database & 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) February... Read More Details

23rd Annual Industry Day Agenda

December 9, 2019 Mini-Workshop Hosted by the Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP) Agenda subject to change 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. Welcome 1:10 – 1:40 p.m. The National Guard & The Constitution Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, NGAUS Chairman of the Board 1:40 – 2:30 p.m... Read More Details

National Capital Summit July Session

The fly-ins to Washington, D.C., is one of two officer professional-development programs NGAUS currently offers Army and Air National Guard company-grade officers. The program brings Guardsmen from each state and territory to the nation’s capital for a close look at how the government works and the role NGAUS plays in the legislative process. Read More Details

TRICARE Reserve Select Expansion

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Bill Would Give Guardsmen Preference for Federal Jobs

Bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., aims to improve odds for National Guardsmen and Reservists seeking federal jobs. The Military Reserve Jobs Act would create a tiered preference for hiring... Read More Details

NGAUS Adds Veteran Lobbyist to Legislative Team

An experienced advocate who has worked on Capitol Hill and lobbied on behalf of trade associations and Fortune 500 corporations has joined NGAUS to serve as deputy legislative director and general counsel. Priya Ghosh Ahola will help lead efforts to... Read More Details