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A Conversation with Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh is confronting largely the same situation he inherited in 2020 when he assumed responsibility for developing and implementing federal programs and policies affecting the Air National Guard. The Air Guard still has the oldest... Read More Details

New Commander in Afghanistan: 'We Cannot Fail'

Gen. Austin Scott Miller took charge Sunday of the nearly 17-year NATO mission to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a place where terrorists feel secure. “The world recognizes Afghanistan cannot be safe haven for terrorism. The world recognizes that... Read More Details

A Conversation with Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen

Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen suddenly has some new challenges. Entering his third year in charge of the development and implementation of federal programs and policies affecting the Army National Guard, he already had a full plate, principally... Read More Details

Columbus: A Conference Primer

THE HOST CITY Bigger Than You Think While best known as the state’s capital and home to one of the largest colleges in the nation, the Ohio State University, Columbus is so much more. It’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It’s... Read More Details

JCS Members, Big Trade Show Top Conference Events

Four four-star generals and the largest NGAUS trade show in several years highlight the 144th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s speakers include Gen. James C. McConville, the Army chief of staff; Gen. Charles... Read More Details

Guard Leaders Hopeful Novavax Will Boost COVID Vaccination Rates

Approved for emergency use in mid-July, the Novavax vaccine presents the latest hope for reducing the number of National Guardsmen who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19. About 45,000 soldiers and airmen have yet to get a COVID-19 shot, including... Read More Details

DoD Revises COVID-19 Guidelines

The Defense Department has changed its guidelines for handling COVID-19. The revisions impact the military’s traveling, wearing masks and getting vaccinated against COVID-19. The DoD’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and... Read More Details

Bruce L. Brager

Bruce L. Brager is a New York-based freelance writer who specializes in military history. Read More Details

Four Four-Stars, Louisiana Governor to Address Guard Conference in Columbus

WASHINGTON (Aug. 18, 2022) — Three members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the governor of Louisiana will top the agenda when more than 2,500 current and retired National Guard officers gather Aug. 26 to 29 in Columbus, Ohio, for the 144th NGAUS... Read More Details

Big Help From Above

National Guard soldiers and airmen from three states plucked more than 500 people from rising floodwaters in eastern Kentucky as July gave way to August. Many worked around the clock with civil agencies after rain and severe flash flooding threatened... Read More Details