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National Guard Bureau Welcomes New Leader
The National Guard Bureau welcomed a new leader Monday during a unique ceremony shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson...
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Transitional Care for COVID-19 Duty Advances in Congress
Most National Guardsmen activated for the coronavirus response are a couple of big steps closer to receiving transitional health care after their...
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Pentagon Leaders Commit to Conference; Virtual 5K Added
The uniformed leader of the Army and the new chief of National Guard Bureau will be among those speaking at the 142nd General Conference. And...
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Chorus Grows to Extend Federal Support of Guard Virus Mission
Nearly 28,000 Guardsmen remain on COVID-19-related missions and now the National Guard Bureau is joining the chorus of states calling for an extension...
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House, Senate Must Now Hash Out NDAA Differences
The House and Senate have each adopted versions of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in recent days. Now comes another challenge...
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Senate Confirms New National Guard Bureau Chief
Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed Monday as the 29th chief of the National Guard Bureau by the Senate. Hokanson, who will also be a member...
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House Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2021 defense spending bill last week, passing the measure on a party-line vote of 30 to 22. The...
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Legislators Look to Boost Guard Benefits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed a bill that would provide in-demand skills training and employment assistance to members of the Guard...
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Majority of States Ask for T32 Extension for COVID-19 Missions
At least 35 states and territories have asked the White House to extend the authority to use the National Guard under federal Title 32 for COVID-19...
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Legislation Would Expand Access to VA Home Loans
Lawmakers in both parties and both chambers have teamed up on legislation that would credit service under federal Title 32 toward eligibility for...
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Army Follows Guard, Changes Way to Recover Lost Property
The procedure to recover lost or damaged property is now digital Army-wide, thanks to an innovation by the Minnesota Army National Guard to improve...
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JCS Chairman: Confederate Symbols Require ‘Hard Look’
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made a case last week for changing the names of bases honoring Confederate generals. The...