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SECAF Stresses Innovation, Readiness, People at AFA
In his most high-profile speech since becoming Air Force secretary in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes — the necessity to modernize, the need to perfect readiness, and remaining focused on “taking care of our people.”
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Oklahoma Guard Sharpens Drone Tactics at Exercise
Oklahoma National Guardsmen tested their ability to survive and fight on a battlefield shaped by unmanned aerial systems Sept. 13 during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma.
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Pentagon Leaders Honor Nation’s POW/MIAs
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday paid tribute to the U.S. military’s prisoners of war and personnel missing in action during a ceremony commemorating National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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Report: F-35 Fighter Program Faces Further Delays
The scope of the Pentagon’s modernization plans for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be reduced amid ongoing cost overruns and schedule delays, according to a recent report from a congressional watchdog.
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DoD Unveils New ‘Clean Shaven’ Requirement
The Pentagon on Monday announced new grooming standards that require male service members “to be clean shaven” and present “proper military appearance.”
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Army Tightens Standards for Hair, Nails, Makeup
The Army will soon impose stricter appearance, grooming and uniform standards, the service announced Monday. The changes are reflected in an update to the Army’s appearance, grooming and uniform wear standards policy.
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NGAUS Adds New Industry Liaison
Carpe Diem may be the phrase which best summarizes the approach of NGAUS’ new Industry Liaison. Nina Reiss hit the ground running with her first days spent working the 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee.
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President, Senior Pentagon Leaders Mark 9/11
President Donald Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Thursday.
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NGAUS, TAGs: Let States Pay Units for Equipment Use
The Adjutants General Association of the United States and NGAUS have called on congressional defense leaders to include the bipartisan Guarding Readiness Resources Act in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
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NGB Chief Travels to Indo-Pacific to Bolster Partnerships
Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, attended the 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference on Aug. 27-28 in Hua Him, Thailand to strengthen the National Guard’s partnerships in the region.
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Congress Honors Guard’s Harlem Hellfighters
Some Black New York National Guard Soldiers, known as “Hellfighters” by their German enemies 100 years ago, were recognized with Congress’ highest honor during a Sept. 3 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
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President Renames DoD to Department of War
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday changing the Defense Department’s name to the Department of War as a “secondary” title.