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January 2020 Update
Congress completed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 legislation to authorize and fund the Department of Defense (DoD) in late December 2019. The FY20 National...
Magazine
Family Touch
One of the nation's largest family garages sits here in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, where crews work day and night to keep their fleet...
Magazine
Power of the Purse
Congress has overridden an Army decision to pause plans to buy new CH-47F Chinook helicopters. At least for 2020. The CH-47F Block II is the latest...
Washington Report
Desert Storm Memorial Design Unveiled
The National Desert Storm War Memorial has crossed a major hurdle needed before the monument can be built near the National Mall in Washington, D.C...
Washington Report
DoD Authorizes Disaster Relief Medal
Service members who participated in disaster relief operations during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma or Maria in 2017 could now be eligible to receive the...
Washington Report
Shutdown Likely Averted as Congress Takes Up Spending Bills
Leaders in Congress are optimistic that a new, nearly $1.4 trillion spending deal will be approved by week’s end, avoiding a costly government...
Washington Report
Guardsmen on Border to Receive GI Bill Benefits
National Guardsmen deployed to the southern border now accrue credit toward Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NGAUS...
Washington Report
Three Guardsmen Killed in Black Hawk Crash
A Minnesota National Guard helicopter crashed Thursday near St. Cloud, Minnesota, killing all three soldiers aboard. Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A...
Washington Report
TAG Panel Offers Acquisition Insight to Business Leaders
Two adjutants general shared how the Guard purchases goods and services during the annual Doing Business with the Guard workshop Monday at the...
Washington Report
Colorado Airman is USO Guardsman of the Year
A Colorado airman who helped rescue a man following a catastrophic vehicle accident has been honored as the USO National Guardsman of the Year. Staff...
Washington Report
Congress Reaches NDAA Compromise; Guard Items Included
Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a compromise on the annual defense policy bill, seemingly ending a long stalemate that threatened to...
Washington Report
Military Leaders, Lawmaker Speak to Industry Partners
Army and Air Force leaders spoke to NGAUS industry partners as part of the 23rd Annual Industry Day at the National Guard Memorial. Approximately 225...