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HASC Maintains Gubernatorial Authority Over Guard
The nation's governors would maintain their ability to nix any proposed transfers of National Guard units to other components under a measure approved on May 22 by the House Armed Services Committee.
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Senate Bill Would Expand VA Home Loan Eligibility
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate on May 14 would expand the Department of Veterans Affairs' home loan eligibility to more National Guardsmen and Reservists.
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Discounts, Deals Abound for Memorial Day
Memorial Day arrives on Monday, and scores of restaurants, retailers and recreational sites nationwide will honor current service members and veterans with discounts and special deals.
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NGAUS Fills Legislative Vacancy
NGAUS has filled a key position in the association’s legislative department.
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Bill Would Make New Transition Assistance Program
National Guardsmen and Reservists would have their own transition assistance program "counseling pathway" when returning home from active duty under bipartisan legislation introduced May 10.
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No-Cost Guard Child Care Program Expands to 20 States
The Army National Guard's Weekend Drill Child Care Program is now available in 20 states nationwide, the National Guard Bureau announced Monday.
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Clear, Concise Messaging on Conference Agenda
A communications expert who has helped Special Forces leaders craft tight and to-the-point messages for years is on the agenda for this summer's NGAUS conference.
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Governors, Airmen Rip 'Dangerous' Federalization of Guard
The chair and vice chair of the National Governors Association say the Air Force's latest plan for the National Guard constitutes "dangerous" federal overreach.
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Top Veteran Entrepreneur, Author to Speak at Conference
One of America’s most successful and colorful veteran entrepreneurs released his first book on Tuesday. He also confirmed his participation in this year’s NGAUS conference.
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Guard Team Becomes Army's Top Tank Crew
Four soldiers with the Tennessee Army National Guard are the Army’s best tank crew after winning the Sullivan Cup tank competition on May 3 at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia.
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53 Governors Sign Letter Opposing Air Force Proposal
Fifty-three governors told Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on Monday that the Air Force's scheme to take National Guard units without gubernatorial approval would "deeply damage the relationship between states and the federal government."
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New Handbook Lets Guardsmen See TRICARE Plans
A new handbook exists to help National Guardsmen and Reservists choose their TRICARE health care coverage, according to the Defense Health Agency.