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Shutdown Threat Averted as Government is Funded Through Fiscal Year
Congress helped avoid a potential government shutdown by funding the government through September and passed a massive coronavirus relief package just...
Magazine
A Conversation with Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen
Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen had somehow escaped an assignment in Washington, D.C., during a 38-year career in uniform that has taken him around the world...
Magazine
The Importance of Catching Z's
Retired Col. (Dr.) Vincent Mysliwiec still remembers the day, even though it occurred years ago. He was a cadet in the U.S. Military Academy at West...
Washington Report
Longtime HASC Stalwart Prepares for Retirement
A longtime Republican leader on defense issues is preparing to retire. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, is a former chair of the House Armed Services...
Washington Report
DoD Unveils Vaccine Plans; Guard Readies Distribution in States
National Guard soldiers and airmen will not be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, at least not at first, according to Pentagon leaders. But the Guard...
Washington Report
Omnibus Veterans’ Bill Expands Benefits to Guard
The Senate passed legislation last week that would make more National Guardsmen and their families eligible for some popular veterans’ benefits. House...
Washington Report
Trump Repeats Veto Threat Against NDAA
A showdown between Congress and President Donald Trump is looming after the latter once again threatened to veto the bipartisan National Defense...
Press Release
Army, Air Force, NGB Leaders Send Guard Birthday Wishes Via NGAUS Video
WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2020) — Many National Guard soldiers and airmen celebrate the birthdate of the nation’s oldest military organization every Dec...
Washington Report
NDAA Up for Vote Despite Veto Threat
Congressional leaders appear ready to ignore President Donald Trump’s veto threat and pass a National Defense Authorization Act for the 60th...
Washington Report
Trump Extends Guard COVID-19 Mission
President Donald Trump last week extended federal support for the National Guard’s coronavirus response until the end of March. Forty-seven states and...
Washington Report
Guard is Key Part of Vaccine Plans
Officials in at least 15 states and territories are preparing to use Guard soldiers and airmen to distribute the first COVID-19 vaccines. Others are...
Washington Report
USO Names Guardsman of the Year
A Connecticut Air National Guardsman is being hailed for selfless heroics following his response to an off-duty motor vehicle crash. Airman 1st Class...