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Thousands of Guardsmen Remain in D.C.

More than 5,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen are expected to remain in the District of Columbia through the end of March, officials said. More than 25,000 Guardsmen from all 50 states, three territories and D.C. had descended on Washington to... Read More Details

Deadly Helicopter Crash Kills 3 NY Guardsmen

Three experienced Army National Guard aviators died last week following a helicopter crash near Mendon, New York. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Skoda, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christian Koch and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Prial died after their... Read More Details

Arizona TAG Questions Authority to Use Guard in D.C.

Constitutional experts and lawmakers have praised the adjutant general of Arizona for questioning the authority used to employ the National Guard from around the country to defend the nation’s capital this month. Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire, the... Read More Details

NGAUS Resolutions Process

Learn how NGAUS takes your grassroots efforts and develops resolutions. Watch the NGAUS Resolutions Process Video > Submission Throughout the spring and summer months, members are encouraged to submit draft resolutions through their state, territory... Read More Details

Army Guard to Recruit 'Next Greatest Generation'

The Army National Guard has launched a new ad campaign that brings a hopeful message to potential young recruits seeking career direction and a meaningful purpose to their lives. Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, the Army Guard director, introduced “The Next... Read More Details

Guard Leaders Push for Troops, Benefits Parity

Following the “Year of the Guard,” some officials are now pushing for a larger force and more parity with their active counterparts. Last year proved to be the busiest in history for the Guard’s domestic mission, with a long-running pandemic, bouts... Read More Details

GOP Lawmakers Question Guard's Continued Capitol Mission

Republican lawmakers have begun to question the continued presence of National Guardsmen on Capitol Hill. A group of House Republicans, including two currently serving Guardsmen, have asked acting Army Secretary John Whitley for a briefing to explain... Read More Details

Army Changes Grooming Standards, Updates Uniform Guidelines

Army officials have announced sweeping changes to its grooming policies while also introducing wear guidelines for its new Army Green Service Uniform. The changes to grooming standards are meant to promote inclusivity throughout the ranks and follows... Read More Details

NGEDA Resets Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the National Guard Executive Directors Association will now be held virtually March 31-April 1. Executive directors and presidents of state and territory Guard associations gather annually in January in the host city of that... Read More Details

Guardsmen Die in Idaho Helo Crash; Senator Calls for Investigation

Three members of the Idaho Army National Guard died Feb. 2 after their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in mountains near Boise, Idaho. Chief Warrant Officer 3 George “Geoff” Laubhan, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Anderson and Chief Warrant... Read More Details