Newsroom

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday paid tribute to the U.S. military’s prisoners of war and personnel missing in action during a ceremony commemorating National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

The scope of the Pentagon’s modernization plans for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be reduced amid ongoing cost overruns and schedule delays, according to a recent report from a congressional watchdog.

The Pentagon on Monday announced new grooming standards that require male service members “to be clean shaven” and present “proper military appearance.”

The Army will soon impose stricter appearance, grooming and uniform standards, the service announced Monday. The changes are reflected in an update to the Army’s appearance, grooming and uniform wear standards policy.

Carpe Diem may be the phrase which best summarizes the approach of NGAUS’ new Industry Liaison. Nina Reiss hit the ground running with her first days spent working the 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee.

President Donald Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Thursday.

The Adjutants General Association of the United States and NGAUS have called on congressional defense leaders to include the bipartisan Guarding Readiness Resources Act in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, attended the 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference on Aug. 27-28 in Hua Him, Thailand to strengthen the National Guard’s partnerships in the region.

Some Black New York National Guard Soldiers, known as “Hellfighters” by their German enemies 100 years ago, were recognized with Congress’ highest honor during a Sept. 3 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday changing the Defense Department’s name to the Department of War as a “secondary” title.

What did you miss at the 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee last month? Much of the conference is now available on the NGAUS YouTube channel.

Senate lawmakers hit the ground running Tuesday by voting to proceed to debate on the annual defense policy bill.