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VA Secretary: Trust Remains Barrier to Vets Claiming Benefits
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said that a lack of trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs remains a key obstacle preventing veterans...
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Guard to Anchor Largest Air Exercise in NATO History
The National Guard will make history in June by providing much of the airpower during NATO’s largest air exercise ever. Unfolding June 12-23 in Europe...
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Training, 'Speaking Up' Key to Fighting Sexual Assault
ARLINGTON, Va. — The fight against the scourge of sexual assault in the National Guard continues as its senior leaders implement "lines of effort" to...
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Reno Conference Tradeshow Seeing Brisk Sales
Booth sales for the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada, Aug. 18-21 are running ahead of last year’s record pace. More than 220...
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New Legislative Analyst Joins NGAUS
NGAUS has filled a key position in the association’s legislative department. Aubrey Powers is the association’s new legislative analyst. Powers...
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Politicization Impacting Trust in the Military, Report Says
The perception that the U.S. military is "pursuing ideological goals at the expense of military readiness and effectiveness" is negatively influencing...
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Kentucky, Illinois Push for Gray Eagle Fielding
Kentucky and Illinois National Guard leaders and their congressional delegations were instrumental in getting funds for the Army National Guard’s...
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Lawmakers Press Defense Officials on Budget Request
For the second week, senior Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs officials are testifying before various congressional panels about...
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Budget Request Includes Army Guard Helicopters
A NGAUS review of the fine details of President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request found 74 helicopters for the Army National Guard. The number...
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Guard Installation Officially Redesignated Fort Barfoot
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett was officially redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot last Friday...
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NGAUS Warns Congress Against Defense Cuts
NGAUS is warning congressional leaders against cutting defense spending. Retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the association president, signed a March...
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NGEF Honors 14 Major Donors
The National Guard Educational Foundation recognized a diverse group of major donors last Saturday during a special reception at the National Guard...