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Fedrec Wait Times See Dramatic Drop
Some National Guard officers are waiting 40 percent less for federal recognition of their state promotions since NGAUS cast a light on lengthy delays...
NGAUS on the Hill
August 2018 Update
On Aug. 3, Congress sent the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to President Donald Trump for his signature. The NDAA contains...
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New Retiree Dental Plans Available for Review
Military retirees who plan to enroll in dental coverage for 2019 can now research available plans. The TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan (TRDP) ends Dec. 31...
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On-Time Budget: DoD Begins Fiscal Year with Full Funding
For the first time in a decade, the Defense Department is beginning a fiscal year with its full funding in place. President Donald Trump on Friday...
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Fee Changes Announced for Some TRICARE Users
Grey-area retirees will pay a little more and drilling National Guardsmen a little less for their TRICARE medical coverage, according to information...
NGAUS on the Hill
October 2018 Update
On September 28, President Donald Trump signed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations legislation into law. This is the...
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Army Guard to End Fiscal Year Below Full Strength
All three components of the Army will end the fiscal year this month below their congressionally authorized personnel end strength. The active...
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Air Force: Guard Not Needed for Separate Space Force
Initial Air Force plans for a separate Space Force include no role for the National Guard. In a Sept. 14 memo outlining its recommendations for the...
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Army Finds Fix for M4 Rifle Glitch
The Army believes it has found a fix for a glitch in the M4 and M4A1 assault rifles that causes the weapon to unintentionally fire, officials told...
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Guard Nationwide Responds to Hurricane Florence
National Guardsmen have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities following Hurricane...
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Fiscal 2019 Defense Budget Nearly Complete
Washington decision-makers are a step closer to providing the U.S. military with its first on-time budget in a decade. The Senate today approved a...
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Air Force Seeks to Grow to Stay Ahead of Russia, China
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says the Air Force is too small for a possible future conflict with a major power, such as China or Russia. On...