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Governors to Congress: Preserve State Control of Guard
The nation’s governors are urging lawmakers to swiftly pass a defense policy bill that preserves state authority over the National Guard.
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Guard Involved in Stealth Bomber Strike on Houthis
The Air National Guard recently participated in several precision strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, Missouri’s 131st Bomb Wing said in a Nov. 22 press release.
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NGAUS to Congress: Fund Guard Vehicles, Modernization
NGAUS has requested Congress fund several items in its fiscal 2025 defense appropriations bill that would "significantly impact" the National Guard.
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Officials: Guard a Force Multiplier in the Indo-Pacific
The latest Quarterly National Guard Commander’s Update Brief held Nov. 14 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, highlighted a vital effort to synchronize Guard activities with the strategic objectives of U.S. Army Pacific and the Indo-Pacific Command, according to officials.
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NGEF Honors 18 Major Financial Contributors
The National Guard Educational Foundation recognized another large group of major donors Saturday evening during a special reception at the National Guard Memorial, the NGAUS headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Army Guardsman Joins NGAUS Legislative Team
William Matney, an Army National Guardsman with the Virginia Guard, began his role as a legislative analyst at NGAUS on Nov. 4.
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2024 Elections Change Guard, Veteran Makeup in Congress
A clearer picture exists of the current and former National Guardsmen who will serve in the 119th Congress.
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Congress Has Short Window for Defense Policy, FY25 Spending Bills
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a lame-duck session to complete the 118th Congress' business, including addressing the nation's annual defense policy bill and funding the federal government for fiscal 2025.
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Open Season for TRICARE, Other Benefits Begins Nov. 11
Open enrollment season for TRICARE medical coverage and other federal employment benefits begins Nov. 11 and runs through early December.
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Businesses Offer Free Meals, Special Deals for Veterans Day
Many restaurants, retailers and recreational areas nationwide will honor veterans and current service members with free meals and other special deals for Veterans Day Monday.
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Guard Recruiting Bounced Back in Fiscal 2024
The National Guard saw a strong recruiting year in fiscal 2024, according to the National Guard Bureau.
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November 2024
Continuing Resolutions On September 26, 2024, President Biden signed H.R.9746 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, into law to avert...