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Guard has Higher Rate of Suicide, per DoD Report
A new report shows that suicide-mortality rates for U.S. military have continued to rise in recent years and that the National Guard has the highest...
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With Esper Nomination, Musical Chairs Underway at Pentagon
The official nomination of Army Secretary Mark Esper to be defense secretary this week set off a string of personnel changes in the upmost echelons of...
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NGAUS Hosts Company Grades in Nation's Capital
Nearly 50 company-grade and junior warrant officers are undertaking a unique experience in Washington, D.C., that provides an up-close look at the...
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Army Expanding IPPS-A After Successful Test with PA Guard
Army leaders are pushing forward with fielding a new talent management system after testing the program first in the Army National Guard. The...
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NGAUS Welcomes New Digital Content Manager
A new face at NGAUS aims to help the organization expand its digital profile. Nancy Gabaldon joined the association staff in Washington, D.C., as...
Magazine
Building Problem
Across the Army National Guard, many readiness centers and training facilities centers are in sad shape, far beyond what a coat of paint and new...
Magazine
That Time of the Year
Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida panhandle Oct. 10, 2018, bringing 155 mph winds that tossed cars, toppled trees and ripped roofs off...
Magazine
Strong Byte
Tens of thousands of National Guardsmen support overseas operations on any given day. Thousands more are on the border. Others are on alert to defend...
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Legislation Would Expand In-state Tuition for Veterans
Two leaders of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs want to make it easier for all veterans to take full advantage of recent changes to the Post-9...
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Republican Senators Oppose White House Budget Plan
A group of 15 Senate Republicans have balked at a Trump administration plan for a one-year stopgap funding bill, saying it would cause unnecessary...
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New Law Will Make Free Credit Monitoring Available
Service members will be able to request free credit-monitoring services starting later this year, according to a Military Times report. The free...
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NGB Chief Leads USO Tour Overseas
The chief of the National Guard Bureau took a group of musicians, actors and athletes on a tour to visit service members in six countries over the...