Military Construction
This week is a busy week – the House of Representatives will be considering its version of the FY14 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R 1960, on the floor. Meanwhile, the Senate Armed Services Committee will be marking its version S.1304.
The House Armed Services committee passed H.R.... Read more
Issues Overview
Maintaining the National Guard as an operational force is vital to preserving over a decade of investment and gained experience. As our military shifts towards a new defensive strategy, the Department of Defense cannot operate on traditional standards and assumptions and must... Read more
NGAUS Washington Report
(Feb. 19, 2013) Sequestration and a yearlong continuing resolution would significantly hinder the National Guard’s ability to protect and defend the homeland, Gen. Frank J. Grass told the Senate Armed Services Committee last week.
“Sequestration will be devastating to the... Read more
Budget sequestration has been a major discussion topic in the defense community for some time. The Defense Department resisted even planning for sequestration for many months, but it now seems more and more likely that it will happen.
Cuts will affect the Guard. That much is certain. But what... Read more