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NGAUS Urges DoD to Provide Transitional Health Care for Guardsmen Returning from Coronavirus Duties
NGAUS is urging defense leaders to provide full federal support and benefits for National Guardsmen responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including...
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Guidance Aims to Protect Pay, Benefits Amid Pandemic
Military leaders have taken steps to protect pay and benefits for troops impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including members of the...
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Pentagon Battles Coronavirus Within the Force
The Defense Department is continuing to ramp up its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 within the ranks. As of Monday, more than 2,500 service...
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Border Mission Continues for Guard Troops
National Guard soldiers and airmen currently deployed to the nation’s southern border are expected to remain there through Sept. 30, according to...
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NGAUS President: Fighting for the Guard is Now Also Our Homework
Like millions of other Americans, the NGAUS staff is now working from home. Things are a little harder this way. We normally coordinate face to face...
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NGAUS Applauds President's Move to Provide Troops in COVID-19 Fight with Medical Coverage
WASHINGTON (April 8, 2020) —Retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement: “We applaud President Trump’s...
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States Rethink Weekend Drills Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the American way of life and National Guard bases and armories are not immune. Amid social distancing guidelines...
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NGAUS, Lawmakers Seek Fix for Guard Coronavirus Response
NGAUS and its legislative partners are pushing the Trump administration to extend federal orders for Guardsmen fighting the COVID-19 outbreak to allow...
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Army Selects Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Prototypes
The Army has selected its two finalists for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, tapping Bell Helicopter Textron and Sikorsky...
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2020 ESGR Freedom Award Finalists Announced
More than two dozen employers that support their Guard and Reserve employees have been recognized as finalists for 2020 Employer Support Freedom...
Press Release
NGAUS: Troops in the COVID-19 Fight Lack Proper Medical Coverage
WASHINGTON (April 2, 2020) — Retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement: “Governors and National Guard...
NGAUS on the Hill
April 2020 Update
NGAUS is thoroughly engaged with the Trump administration, as well as Members of Congress and staff despite closure of Congressional office space...