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May 2019 Update

Congress has begun consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 defense legislation. On May 9, the House Appropriations Committee considered and approved its version of the FY20 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON-VA) appropriations... Read More Details

23rd Annual Industry Day

Gain knowledge about how industry does business with the Guard, hear from National Guard leadership about Guard priorities, and learn a bit about the opportunities available at the 142nd General Conference & Exhibition held in Boston, Massachusetts... Read More Details

National Capital Summit March Session

The fly-ins to Washington, D.C., is one of two officer professional-development programs NGAUS currently offers Army and Air National Guard company-grade officers. The program brings Guardsmen from each state and territory to the nation’s capital for a close look at how the government works and the role NGAUS plays in the legislative process. Read More Details

Event Attendance Confirmation

We are pleased you are able to join us at the 141st General Conference & Exhibition in Denver, CO. If you have any questions or would like to make changes to your RSVP please email Mark Malizia . Conference Information Read More Details

Thank You

We are sorry that you are unable to attend the 141st General Conference & Exhibition in Denver, CO. If you have any questions or would like to change your RSVP, please contact Mark Malizia . Read More Details

Senate Proposal Would Allow President to Withhold Funds from Guard

National Guard leaders could risk federal funds if they do not comply with federal law and policy under new rules included in the Senate Armed Service Committee’s version of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Current law already... Read More Details

Commissary Officials Pause Guard Outreach Program

The Defense Commissary Agency has temporarily suspended its National Guard and Reserve on-site sales program, according to a DeCA spokesman. Started in 2008, the program delivers commissary items to areas not served by a military commissary... Read More Details

Army Introduces Expert Soldier Badge

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command unveiled a new proficiency badge during Army birthday celebrations last week. The Expert Soldier Badge would be on par with two of the Army’s most prestigious and hard-earned skills badges — the Expert Infantry... Read More Details

HASC Legislation Challenges New GI Bill Transfer Ban

A “truly lousy decision by the Department of Defense last year” to block senior service members from transferring their GI Bill benefits has been challenged in the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., sponsored a measure that... Read More Details

Legislation Would Ban Harmful PFAS by 2029

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., has introduced legislation that would ban controversial chemicals that have contaminated numerous military installations, including National Guard facilities. The Safe Water for Military Families Act, or H.R. 3226, would... Read More Details