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DoD Finally Has a Fiscal 2024 Spending Plan
President Joe Biden signed into law six fiscal 2024 spending bills, including one containing $824.5 billion for the Defense Department.
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The National Guard: Built to Defend America
Developing a theme for the NGAUS general conference is always an important part of our planning for the big annual event. — Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president
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Guardsmen Reflect on NGAUS CGO Event
NGAUS gave company-grade officers from across the nation a peak behind the legislative curtain during the first Capitol Summit of the year conducted March 17-19.
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NGAUS Appeals to Congress for Health Care, Benefits Parity
The NGAUS president shared with Congress the paradox facing the National Guard when it comes to readiness.
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New Congress Starts Work
The 117th U.S. Congress has officially gathered in Washington, D.C., although plenty of questions remain for lawmakers. Democrats held onto a majority...
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Vaccine Administration Now Part of Guard COVID-19 Mission
More than 20,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen remain on COVID-19 duties in 52 states and territories, according to Guard officials. The number...
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Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Defense Policy Bill
Congress overwhelmingly overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, paving the way for the 3% pay...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...