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Space Chief to Speak at NGAUS Conference

The head of the Space Force and the new directors of the Army and Air National Guard are the latest speakers to confirm their participation at the 142nd General Conference, Aug. 28-29. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the nation’s first chief of space... Read More Details

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 attendees (as well as non-attendees) will be able to participate in the first NGAUS Virtual 5K, which will... Read More Details

Report: U.S. Military only 'Marginally' Capable

The U.S. military received only a passing grade in its annual report card from the Heritage Foundation. The force is likely capable of meeting the demands of a single major regional conflict, but the benchmark is fighting and winning two major wars... Read More Details

NDAA, Now Law, Addresses Aviation Safety, Honors Dogs, More

President Donald Trump signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act Monday in New York. The bill offers the policies under which the Defense Department is to operate. A later appropriations bill will provide the funding. Trump has... Read More Details

NGAUS Bolsters Legislative Team

An experienced governmental-relations professional who knows her way around Capitol Hill and the National Guard has joined the association staff in Washington, D.C., as legislative affairs manager for Army programs. Marcy Weldin will coordinate and... Read More Details

Hundreds of Exhibitors Look to Market to the Guard

More than 300 companies and organizations are in Denver to display their wares and services during the 141st NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition. Located on the upper level of the Colorado Convention Center, the exhibit floor will feature displays... Read More Details

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 in the National Guard Memorial, the association headquarters in Washington, D.C. We also prefer to do... Read More Details

NGAUS Legislative Workshop Set for Feb. 11-12

The annual NGAUS Legislative Workshop is set for Feb. 11 and 12 at the National Guard Memorial, the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event provides state legislative-liaison officers and association leaders with a chance to hear key... Read More Details

USO Honors Guard Moms

Military moms from across the upper Midwest were treated to a virtual baby shower by the USO last week. The May 1 event included virtual games and drawings as well as an appearance by a special surprise celebrity guest – actor Wilmer Valderrama... Read More Details

Lawmakers, Selfless Army Guard Soldier Headline 2019 Individual Award Recipients

Two senators and an Army National Guard soldier who saved a life before losing his own headline the 2019 NGAUS individual award recipients approved by the association board of directors. Several of the awards will be presented during the General... Read More Details