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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement on the distribution of the Warrior Dividend:
“We are grateful to President Donald Trump for the commitment he showed to many of our service members with the 1776 Warrior Dividend.
“This investment recognizes the extraordinary operational tempo the National Guard has sustained in recent years — at home and abroad — and directly supports thousands of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and their families who stand ready whenever the nation calls.
“As this dividend moves forward, we urge the Administration to remember the critical role of the National Guard’s full-time federal technician workforce. These men and women serve in uniform every day beside our Active Guard and Reserve personnel. They keep the doors open and the equipment ready. The National Guard cannot carry out its missions without them.
“Unfortunately, dual-status technicians are not receiving the Warrior Dividend. They certainly deserve it.
“We look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to ensure that all members of the National Guard family — traditional drilling Guardsmen, AGRs and our federal technicians — receive the support, resources and recognition they deserve. Our readiness depends on it, and the nation depends on us.”
Reporters, Editors & Producers: Retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn is available for interviews or to appear as a subject matter expert on issues related to the National Guard. Contact John Goheen at 202-306-0918 to schedule an interview or appearance.
About NGAUS: The association includes nearly 45,000 current or former Guard officers. It was created in 1878 to provide unified National Guard representation in Washington. In their first productive meeting after Reconstruction, militia officers from the North and South formed the association with the goal of obtaining better equipment and training by educating Congress on Guard requirements. Today, 147 years later, NGAUS has the same mission.
