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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...
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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...
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Problems Continue to Plague F-35 Supply Chain
The military’s newest fighter jet faces big hurdles when it comes to sustainment, according to a new government report. Shortages of spare parts...
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Army Selects New Gear-Hauling Robot
Army leaders have selected a new robot to help soldiers carry equipment in the field. General Dynamics Land Systems’ Small Multipurpose Equipment...
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PFAS Key to NDAA Discussions; Government Efforts Criticized
The clean-up of hundreds of military sites, including National Guard facilities, is one of several central discussions as lawmakers continue talks to...
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Clock Ticking on Spending Bills
Congressional leaders have just 17 days to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown before year’s end. With both the House and Senate in session...
Magazine
New Heights
A lumbering CH-47 Chinook loops over a field of wildflowers before gently settling down, rotors kicking up a fine spray of debris. The Georgia Army...
Magazine
Eat of Battle
There are as many opinions of Meals, Ready to Eat, Individual — the U.S. military’s longtime individual combat rations — as there are people in...
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Targeting Suicide
The National Guard has the highest suicide rate in the military, according to the Defense Department’s 2018 Annual Suicide Report released Sept. 26...
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Army Outlines Alternative Army Combat Fitness Test
The Army has laid out an alternative to the new Army Combat Fitness Test for soldiers who are on permanent profile due to physical limitations. A memo...
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Legislation Would Close Health Care Gap for Some Guard Retirees
New, bipartisan legislation would help close a gap in health care coverage for National Guard and Reserve service members who are otherwise able to...
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DoD Audit Finds 1,300 New Issues
The Defense Department’s latest financial audit found no evidence of fraud, no significant issues with payroll and no issues with the department’s...