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Air Force Pauses Organized Physical Training

The Air Force has paused organized physical fitness testing and training until 2021, in hopes the decision will help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the ranks. The decision was announced last week. “That’s really for the safety of our airmen,” said... Read More Details

House Members Ask for State Partnership Program Review

Two members of the House of Representatives are asking for an independent review of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., are requesting the Government Accountability Office... Read More Details

Army Ends ‘Shark Attacks’ in Basic Training

The Army has decided to end one of the more aggressive tactics drill sergeants use on recruits in basic combat training. Under new rules, drill sergeants are no longer allowed to perform the “shark attack” — a training tool used to induce stress in... Read More Details

Mike Hadley - Vice President, Government Affairs

Mike is a seasoned professional bringing exceptional depth and energy to the NGAUS Legislative team. He is responsible for all NGAUS strategic lobbying activities including engagement strategies and plans with Congress in coordination with the NGAUS... Read More Details

Pentagon Looking to Strip Promotion Process of Bias

The Defense Department is considering removing all personal identifying information from promotion packets in hopes of eliminating unconscious bias. The move comes months after DoD elected to remove professional photographs from packets. Gen. Mark A... Read More Details

Senate Committee Passes Toxic Exposure Bill

The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has unanimously passed legislation aimed at improving care for veterans exposed to toxic substances. The Toxic Exposures in the American Military, or TEAM Act (S. 4393), would expand Department of Veterans... Read More Details

Suicides Trending Up Amid Pandemic

Military suicides have increased as much as 20% amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by The Associated Press . The biggest increase has come in the Army, which has seen a 30% jump according to data that will soon be released as... Read More Details

Senate Vote Could Avert Shutdown

A government shutdown is unlikely as Senate leaders prepare to advance stopgap legislation previously approved by the House that would fund the government past Sept. 30. The continuing resolution is needed as Congress continues to work on a... Read More Details

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