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DoD Investing in Wearable Technology That Could Rapidly Predict Disease
The Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with the private sector, has developed a wearable device that was highly successful identifying infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bipartisan Space Guard Legislation Reintroduced in the House
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., reintroduced legislation last week that would create a Space National Guard under the Space...
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NGAUS Applauds Bipartisan House Bill to Create Space National Guard
WASHINGTON (May 3, 2023) — The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers applauds bipartisan House legislation that would...
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TAGs Ask President to Create Space Guard
Fifty adjutants general signed a recent letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris asking them to create a Space National Guard...
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Army Grounds Helicopters After Fatal Crashes
The Army says its helicopter pilots are grounded until they complete mandatory safety training. The action follows two recent crashes that killed 12...
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'Welcome Home' for Vietnam Vets Set for Next Week
The Vietnam War Commemoration program is hosting a "welcome home" event for all Vietnam War veterans and their families on the National Mall in...
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State Guard Leaders Take Appeal for a Space National Guard to the President
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2023) — Senior National Guard leaders from across the country are appealing to their federal commander in chief to create a Space...
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Hokanson: SPP Stable, Steadfast and Growing
The National Guard’s State Partnership Program — built on enduring relationships, common interests and trust — is stable, steadfast and growing, the...
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Army Vice Nominated to be Service Chief
The Army’s No. 2 uniformed leader has been nominated as the service’s next chief of staff. President Joe Biden chose Gen. Randy A. George to succeed...
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Follow-On Aircraft Announced for Guard F-15 Units
Three more Air National Guard F-15C/D Eagle fighter units have learned of the plans for their follow-on aircraft. Last week, the Air Force said wings...
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Lawmakers Push to Expand Guard Parental Leave
A bipartisan push to expand parental leave eligibility to all National Guard and Reserve parents is happening in both chambers of Congress. Currently...
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Most Conference Social Events, Activities Set
The Nevada National Guard Association has finalized most of the planned social events and activities at the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in...