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Guard Chief Praises Guardsmen in Tower 22 Attack
In the early hours of Jan. 28, a one-way uncrewed aerial system descended on Tower 22, carrying a munition of malicious intent toward the remote desert outpost where the borders of Jordan, Iraq and Syria meet.
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NGAUS: Air Force Wants to Bypass Governors in Scheme to Take Space Units from National Guard
WASHINGTON (April 1, 2024) — The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers has learned of an Air Force scheme to move space units from the Air National Guard to the Space Force that excludes the affected governors from any role in the decision.
Washington Report
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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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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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 Company Grade Committee: Connect with Us
During what is being called "The Year of the Company Grade Officer," the NGAUS Company Grade Committee has established an online presence which includes a website and three social media accounts.
Press Release
NGAUS Applauds New Co-sponsors of Bill to Create a Space National Guard
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2024) — The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers today applauded Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and...
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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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NGAUS Urges Congress to Pass Defense Appropriations
NGAUS is urging Congress to come together this week and pass a fiscal 2024 defense appropriations bill. Take Action Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M...
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NGEF Honors Another 10 Major Donors
The National Guard Educational Foundation celebrated an eclectic mix of major donors during a ceremony Saturday evening. The special reception...
Press Release
NGAUS: Fiscal 2024 Defense Spending Bill Must Be Passed This Week
WASHINGTON (March 19, 2024) — The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers is urging Congress to pass fiscal 2024 defense...
Washington Report
Bills Would Provide Guard with GI Bill Credit Parity
National Guardsmen and Reservists would earn credit toward Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for nearly every day they spend in uniform under legislation...