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DoD: 'Climate Change' Poses Threat to Military Installations
The Defense Department has outlined some of its concerns with the effects of a changing climate, but the report – delivered to Congress this month –...
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Burial Benefits, Red Tape Targeted by Republican Lawmakers
Congressmen from opposite sides of the country have proposed legislation to help the families of deceased veterans. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., has...
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Ohio Congressman to Help Lead House Guard Caucus
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, will join Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., as a co-chairman of the House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus. Ryan...
Press Release
NGAUS Applauds Bill Offering Guardsmen Long-Denied Health Care Benefit
WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2019) — Tens of thousands of National Guardsmen and Reservists finally may get a benefit they have long been denied, thanks to bipartisan legislation introduced this month in Congress.
Magazine
Chairman's Message: Déjà vu
On March 27, the current tour of the Army National Guard director will conclude. At the time of publication, there has been no announcement of the...
Magazine
'We trust you'
A conversation with Gen. David L. Goldfein, Air Force chief of staff
Magazine
Raising the Bar
NGAUS looks to surmount in the year ahead what was, by every measure, a very successful 2018
Washington Report
A Conversation with the Air Force Chief of Staff and More
Gen. David L. Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, has three words for commanders at every echelon across the Air Force: “We trust you.” He says...
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VA Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts
The Department of Veterans Affairs is hoping to adapt a tactic used to stem veteran homelessness to bolster suicide prevention. In the coming weeks...
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Missile Defense Review: Improvement Needed to Combat New Threats
President Donald Trump unveiled the nation’s latest Missile Defense Review during an event at the Pentagon last week. The new strategy, the first of...
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Bill Would Extend TRICARE to Guard Federal Employees
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate last week would extend TRICARE health coverage to part-time National Guardsmen and...
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Hoeven Bill Would Protect Guard Training From Future Shutdowns
New legislation would protect National Guard training in the event of future government shutdowns. The bill, introduced by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D...