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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.
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Defense Policy Takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill
This figures to be a formative week in Congress for the development of the nation's annual defense policy bill.
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NGAUS Helps Mark D-Day Anniversary in France
Some NGAUS leaders were among those in France last week to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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New Device Can Test for TBIs in 15 minutes
A new rapid blood test for traumatic brain injuries should be available to the military soon, according to the Military Health System.
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NGAUS to Help Mark D-Day Anniversary
A small contingent from NGAUS is in France this week to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II.
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Army Guard Orders First Gray Eagles
The Army National Guard has ordered its first 12 MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft systems from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the company announced May 31.
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Guard May Face 'Hyperactive' 2024 Hurricane Season
The National Guard may face a "hyperactive" hurricane season this year, according to a May 23 forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.