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Guard Leader: Army Supply System Needs Update
The Army must take advantage of 3-D printing and other advances to revamp its outdated supply chain for the modern era, leaders and experts said...
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NGEF Heads to France to Mark Guard Role in D-Day
A small delegation from the arm of NGAUS that preserves and tells the Guard story is heading to Normandy, France, this week to help mark the 75th...
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Continuation Pay Change Could Lead to Bigger Bonus for Guard Soldiers
Soldiers in the National Guard who chose the new Blended Retirement System and are eligible for continuation pay could see thousands of dollars more...
NGAUS on the Hill
June 2019 Update
Congress continues its consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 defense legislation. The House Appropriations Committee approved its version of the FY20...
Magazine
New Urgency
Propellers have long been in C-130H modernization plans, but the cause of a recent crash has intensified the need
Magazine
Heavy Duty
Multiple added training days and regular overseas deployments have Guard armored brigades busier than ever. Sustaining the tempo will be difficult.
Magazine
Chairman's Message: A Special Trip
Next month, we will honor the Guardsmen who helped liberate France 75 years ago
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Senator Takes Aim at Wasteful Defense Projects
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is calling for the Pentagon to disclose the costs of federally funded projects in an effort to combat what she considers out...
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SASC Releases Summary of Fiscal 2020 Defense Policy Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has released a summary of a $750 billion defense policy bill that includes the largest pay raise for troops...
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Defense Spending Bill Crosses Important House Hurdle
House appropriators have given their stamp of approval to the fiscal 2020 defense-spending bill, recommending a total of $690.2 billion in funding for...
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House Guard Caucus Leaders Introduce Bills Aimed at Benefits Parity
The co-chairmen of the House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus have introduced three bills that would more closely align Guard and Reserve...
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Army Exploring ACFT Alternate for Some
Soldiers with permanent injuries that prevent them from completing the Army’s new fitness test could instead take an alternate test, Army officials...