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NDAA Amendments would Elevate Guard Chief, Boost ChalleNGe
House lawmakers have begun considering the annual defense policy bill, with debates and votes on dozens of amendments likely stretching well into the...
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COVID Mission Continues as States Add to Hospital Support
Nearly 13,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen continue to be deployed in support of COVID-19 response missions. That’s up slightly from past weeks...
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Army Outlines Vaccine Mandate, Punishments
The Army has outlined its plan to comply with the Defense Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid a spike in COVID-19 deaths among members of the...
NGAUS on the Hill
September 2021
President’s Budget President Biden released the FY22 President’s Budget on May 28th, 2021. The president’s budget requests $753.0 billion in total...
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Air Force Relooking Size of Future Fighter Fleet
The Air Force is taking a new look at its tactical aircraft inventory as it looks to condense from seven to four main platforms by 2030. The ongoing...
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White House Seeks Funds for Afghanistan Evacuation, Hurricanes
President Joe Biden has asked Congress to include billions of extra dollars in “anomaly” spending in an upcoming continuing resolution that would...
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DoD to Extend Program That Helps Guard Fight Fires
The Defense Department has agreed to extend a pilot program that helps the National Guard track and predict fast-moving wildfires. The decision comes...
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Commission Seeks Public Input on New Base Names
A congressional commission tasked with recommending new names for defense installations that commemorate Confederate leaders and symbols has launched...
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Guardsmen Lead Rescue, Relief Efforts After Ida
National Guard soldiers and airmen rescued hundreds of people, cleared roads and distributed food and water during operations following Hurricane Ida...
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National Guard Helping to Process Afghan Refugees Coming to U.S.
The first of thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. The National Guard facility is one of several military...
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Services Set Vaccine Deadlines
National Guard airmen will have until Dec. 2 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Air Force announced last week. The details follow word last...
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Congress Sets up Space Guard Debate in NDAA
The future of a potential Space National Guard is one of several big questions up for debate when Congress meets to finalize the National Defense...