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Top Air Force Commander Nominated as Next NGB Chief
A top Air Force commander at North American Aerospace Defense Command has been nominated to be the next chief of the National Guard Bureau.
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From the Chief: Final Thoughts
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, reflects on his 42 years in uniform before his scheduled retirement Thursday.
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NGB Chief, Michigan Governor Headline 2024 NGAUS Individual Awards
The governor of Michigan and the chief of the National Guard Bureau headline the recipients of the 2024 NGAUS Individual Awards.
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Guard Chief: We Could Add 20 SPP Nations
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson — the chief of the National Guard Bureau — says a Guard program that strengthens America’s ties with its allies can grow.
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Arkansas TAG Nominated for Army Guard Director
President Joe Biden has nominated Maj. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, the adjutant general of Arkansas, to be the next director of the Army National Guard, the Pentagon announced July 10.
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Guard Providing Security Support for Political Conventions
The National Guard will continue to provide security support for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, a role unchanged by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday.
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Army Directives on 'Extremist' Activities Apply to Guard
The Army’s two new directives regarding the handling and reporting of "protest, extremist and criminal gang activities" by soldiers and their commanders applies to National Guardsmen.
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Time Running Out to Fill Top NGB Vacancies
The National Guard Bureau is experiencing a senior leader drain that may not be rectified for multiple months.
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States Dinner to Have World War II Theme
The final event of the 146th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 23-26, in Detroit, will honor the nation’s contributions to World War II with era-appropriate attire.
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Report: US Not Prepared to Conduct a Military Draft
The nation lacks the processes and systems to conduct a military draft in response to a near-peer conflict, according to a new report by a think tank based in Washington, D.C.
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CNGB: We Can’t Lose Fighter Squadrons
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, says the nation cannot afford to lose any of the Air Guard’s 25 fighter squadrons.
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Bill Would Let States Directly Pay Guard Units for Equipment Use
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate last week would direct state payments for the use of the National Guard's federal equipment during state missions directly to the Guard units that incurred the expense.