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Pentagon Reprogramming Hits Guard Modernization Programs Hard

NGAUS, members of Congress and Guard leaders are crying foul over a planned reprogramming that would drain more than $1 billion from critical modernization programs for the Guard. In all, over $3.8 billion in funds previously authorized for defense... Read More Details

Bipartisan Bill Aims for Equity in Hazard Pay

New legislation would provide equal hazard pay for service members, regardless of component. The bill would close a gap between the benefits received by National Guardsmen and Reservists compared to their active-component counterparts by... Read More Details

Adjutants General Advocate for Space National Guard

Several adjutants general are warning that, without a Space National Guard, states could lose their ability to easily access space resources crucial for domestic response missions. Their warning comes as the new Space Force continues to take shape... Read More Details

GI Bill Parity Act Introduced in House and Senate

Legislation introduced in both the House and Senate last week would address a benefits disparity by expanding eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The bipartisan bill would change how eligibility for education benefits are calculated by recognizing... Read More Details

NGAUS to President Trump: The National Guard Needs Your Help

WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2020) — The National Guard Association of the United States is taking up President Donald Trump on his 2016 campaign pledge to give the Guard “a direct line to the Oval Office.” NGAUS wrote the president yesterday requesting he... Read More Details

F-15 Eagle Recapitalization

The Issue The Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fleet continues to deteriorate and requires recapitalization with new aircraft to effectively support the readiness and lethality requirements of the National Defense Strategy. Recommendation Designate new... Read More Details

F-16 Viper & A-10 Thunderbolt Modernization

The Issue Air National Guard F-16s and A-10s make up a significant percentage of the Total Air Force fighter fleet. The F-16 Viper, a multirole air superiority aircraft, and the A-10 Thunderbolt, a close air support aircraft, deploy in support of... Read More Details

UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization

The Issue The Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft over 25 years old, and is required to perform missions in support of overseas contingency operations and homeland emergency response. To... Read More Details

HMMWV Modernization

The Issue Modernized High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) have an immediate, positive impact on Army National Guard unit readiness. However, a significant shortfall remains with more than 50% of Army National Guard HMMWVs currently... Read More Details

Increased National Guard Military Construction (MILCON) Funding

The Issue The National Guard represents a significant percentage of the Total Force. However, both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard do not receive enough military construction funding to ensure overall readiness of National Guard... Read More Details