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Eat of Battle

There are as many opinions of Meals, Ready to Eat, Individual — the U.S. military’s longtime individual combat rations — as there are people in uniform. Anyone who has been to the field has a favorite MRE. Most also have one they wouldn’t take if it... Read More Details

New Heights

A lumbering CH-47 Chinook loops over a field of wildflowers before gently settling down, rotors kicking up a fine spray of debris. The Georgia Army National Guard soldiers inside the helicopter have flown days to get here. Now, with picturesque peaks... Read More Details

Targeting Suicide

The National Guard has the highest suicide rate in the military, according to the Defense Department’s 2018 Annual Suicide Report released Sept. 26. In calendar year 2018, 541 service members died by their own hand: 325 in the active components, 135... Read More Details

PFAS Key to NDAA Discussions; Government Efforts Criticized

The clean-up of hundreds of military sites, including National Guard facilities, is one of several central discussions as lawmakers continue talks to hammer out a compromise defense policy legislation. The harmful pollutants, known collectively as... Read More Details

Problems Continue to Plague F-35 Supply Chain

The military’s newest fighter jet faces big hurdles when it comes to sustainment, according to a new government report. Shortages of spare parts, problems with a key maintenance tool and a lack of long-term sustainment planning are plaguing the F-35... Read More Details

Army Selects New Gear-Hauling Robot

Army leaders have selected a new robot to help soldiers carry equipment in the field. General Dynamics Land Systems’ Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) was recently chosen as the winner of a $162.4 million contract to provide the force... Read More Details

Clock Ticking on Spending Bills

Congressional leaders have just 17 days to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown before year’s end. With both the House and Senate in session today, lawmakers are hoping for a Christmas miracle as they seek compromises on 12 spending bills... Read More Details

Military Leaders, Lawmaker Speak to Industry Partners

Army and Air Force leaders spoke to NGAUS industry partners as part of the 23rd Annual Industry Day at the National Guard Memorial. Approximately 225 attendees representing companies large and small are attending the two-day event at the National... Read More Details

Congress Reaches NDAA Compromise; Guard Items Included

Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a compromise on the annual defense policy bill, seemingly ending a long stalemate that threatened to derail numerous efforts to modernize U.S. military programs. The compromise fiscal 2020 National... Read More Details

Colorado Airman is USO Guardsman of the Year

A Colorado airman who helped rescue a man following a catastrophic vehicle accident has been honored as the USO National Guardsman of the Year. Staff Sgt. Jami DeVries, a crew chief with the 140th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 140th Wing was... Read More Details