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Fry Scholarship Bill Passes First Hurdle
A bill that would extend eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to spouses and children of fallen Guardsmen and Reservists has passed the House as part...
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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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Army Studying Trailblazing, ‘Hyperfit’ Women Soldiers
Medical researchers are taking a closer look at some of the Army’s trailblazing women as part of a voluntary study, according to the Associated Press...
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Esper is First Former Guardsmen Confirmed as Defense Secretary
The Senate today confirmed former Army Secretary Mark Esper to be the next secretary of defense. He is the first non-acting defense secretary since...
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Congress, President Reach Two-year Budget Agreement
The Defense Department could begin fiscal 2020 and 2021 with its full funding in place under a sweeping budget deal congressional leaders and...
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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...
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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...