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Guard at Forefront of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
The National Guard has now vaccinated more than 6 million members of the general population, Guard officials announced last week. More than 31,500...
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NGAUS to Pivot Conference to New Site
Due to significant gathering restrictions in the state of North Carolina, NGAUS is moving the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition from Charlotte...
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President to Request Small Increase in Defense Spending
President Joe Biden will ask for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of about 1.6% over fiscal 2021, according to an outline...
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NGAUS Bolsters Legislative Team
An experienced governmental-relations professional who knows her way around Capitol Hill and the National Guard has joined the association staff in...
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Guard Saw Spike in Suicides in Late 2020
The reserve components, including the National Guard, saw a sharp increase in the number of service members committing suicide in the final months of...
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Guard Daughter Honored During Month of the Military Child
The daughter of a Massachusetts Air Guard officer has been selected the 2021 Military Child of the year for the National Guard. The honor is bestowed...
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Biden Makes More Pentagon Picks, but Many Remain Open
Months after taking office, President Joe Biden is starting to fill out the civilian leadership of the Defense Department. Biden has nominated senior...
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Freedom Award Finalists Announced
Thirty employers are finalists for an award that honors their support of employees who serve in the National Guard or Reserves. Winners of the 2021...
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Air Force Leaders Talk Total Force
Air Force leaders tackled questions about COVID-19, diversity and transitioning between components during an all-virtual Total Force Integration...
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Service Leaders Address Recent Deadly Mishaps
Military leaders said they are working to address recent deadly training accidents in hopes of mitigating future risks to the force. Leaders from the...
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Troops Opt for Shots; Lawmakers Push to Make them Mandatory
More troops are opting for COVID-19 vaccines, including many who had previously rejected shots, defense leaders said. The rising trends come three...
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HASC to Look at Training Mishaps
Members of the House Armed Services Committee will hear from leaders from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps on Tuesday during a subcommittee...