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Mission: Readiness Group Marks Decade of Service
When Mission: Readiness launched in 2009, the nonpartisan organization counted only a few more than a dozen retired generals and admirals in its...
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NGEF Honors Another 14 Big Donors at Reception
The National Guard Educational Foundation recognized 14 individual, organizations and corporate donors Nov. 16 during a special reception at the...
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Gabbard Introduces Bills to Promote Veteran-Owned Businesses, Address Mental Health Care
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, has introduced a slew of legislation aimed at serving veterans. The four bills were introduced earlier this month...
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NGAUS Chairman's Message: Overdue Legislation Hurts Readiness
We are now in the second month of fiscal 2020, but it might as well be the 14th month of fiscal 2019. Why? Because Congress has not yet reached...
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Student Veterans
A bipartisan group of senators is looking to protect veterans from aggressive recruitment and deceptive marketing by for-profit schools. The Protect...
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Lawmakers: Foreign Propaganda Agents Targeting Veterans
Military veterans are often the targets of foreign propaganda agents and scammers, according to a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing held...
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Army to Take Closer Look at Battalion Commanders
Army officers hoping to take command of battalions will now be required to attend a five-day assessment that will measure physical aptitude and...
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Army Introduces 'Merit-Based' Promotions
For the first time, the Army is promoting officers based purely on merit, rather than time-in-grade. The new Army Officer Merit Promotions policy was...
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Guard Cyber Units Prepare for 2020 Elections
The National Guard’s cyber warriors will play a role in protecting the 2020 presidential elections from cyberattacks. Guardsmen across the country...
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Army Revamping Warrior Care Program
The Army will restructure its Warrior Care and Transition Program and establish one set of criteria for all soldiers, regardless of component. Changes...
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University Tests PFAS Fix at Ohio Air Force Base
Civilian researchers from a New York university have demonstrated a method to destroy harmful pollutants tied to firefighting foam on military...
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Military Pay Raise Safe, Even as Congressional Stalemate Continues
Republicans and Democrats are at odds in Congress over the border wall and impeachment hearings — among other issues — causing defense leaders to...