Joint-Personnel

The Reserve Component operates under a patchwork of more than 30 separate duty statuses which were created over several decades. These statuses were not designed as a coherent system; they evolved piecemeal from World War II through post-9/11 operations.

National Guard equipment is federally owned. That equipment – such as aircraft, vehicles, and communications systems – is often used while responding to State Active Duty (SAD) missions, including natural disasters and civil emergencies.

National Guard cyber Soldiers and Airmen operating in state Title 32 face barriers to participating in federal cyber missions requiring federal Title 10 authorities. These limitations prevent the Guard from accessing critical equipment, attending valuable training, and contributing to national cyber operations at the speed and scale required.

The Issue In the FY20 NDAA, Congress added 12304b order to the list of qualifying duty statuses that counted for early...

The Issue Servicemembers are frequently burdened by the cost of co-pays incurred during the Medical Entrance Processing (MEPS...

The Issue Federal employees serving in the National Guard of Reserve Components lack similar benefits as their active-duty...

Since 9/11, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Guardsmen deploy overseas, respond to disasters at home, conduct cyber operations, and secure the homeland—often alongside Active Component forces. Yet, when it comes to GI Bill benefits, not all service counts.

The National Guard represents a significant percentage of the Total Force. However, both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard do not receive enough military construction funding to ensure overall readiness of National Guard facilities.

The National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) is vital to ensuring the readiness and lethality of National Guard equipment and weapons systems through innovation and servicemember-driven requirements.

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate American communities. More than 100,000 Americans die each year from drug overdoses, costing the nation nearly $1.5 trillion annually.

The Issue National Guard servicemembers have deployed under U.S.C Title 10, Section 12304b orders since 2012 for pre-planned...

The Issue National Guard servicemembers can face unique challenges in obtaining health care access or ensuring continuity of...