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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...
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In Memoriam
Nearly 800 members of the National Guard have given their lives in the war of terror
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Bill Would Lower Taxes for Gold Star Families
Bipartisan legislation would provide tax relief for the children of fallen troops who receive survivor benefits. S. 1370 was co-sponsored by more than...
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Talks to Avoid Automatic Cuts Begin as Budget Work Continues
“Big 4” congressional leaders are meeting with top White House officials this week with hopes of avoiding strict spending cuts later this year. House...
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Lt. Gen. Rice Talks Space Guard at AFA
The Space Force, federal recognition of Guard officers and the threats of bureaucracy were among the topics discussed by the director of the Air...
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House Veterans Committee Chairman Visits NGAUS
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., took a guided tour around the National Guard Memorial Museum and the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. on...
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White House Honors Military Moms
More than 200 military mothers were honored by President Donald Trump and the first lady in the White House’s East Room last week. Service members...
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Murray Outlines Army Futures Command Priorities
The leader of the organization charged with spearheading an increase to soldier lethality outlined his priorities during an Association of the U.S...
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House Committee Approves MILCON/VA Spending Bill
House appropriators have approved a $108 billion bill that would fund fiscal 2020 military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
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Pentagon Report: War Costs Since 9/11 Exceed $1.5 Trillion
The United States obligated more than $1.5 trillion on “war-related” costs since Sept. 11, 2001, according to a recent Defense Department report. Most...