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Biden Extends, Increases Funding of COVID-19 Mission

President Joe Biden has extended federal support of the National Guard’s state and territory coronavirus response through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse 100% of pay, allowances and other... Read More Details

President Ends Border Emergency

President Joe Biden ended the declaration of national emergency on the southern border as one of his first acts as president, saying the action, which was declared by former President Donald Trump in February 2019, was unwarranted and a “waste of... Read More Details

New Membership Director to Join NGAUS

NGAUS will welcome a new head of membership and marketing in the coming weeks. Retired Brig. Gen. Maria Kelly, who has served the National Guard in and out of uniform for more than 38 years, will take over as director of membership & marketing in mid... Read More Details

October 2020 Update

NGAUS Legislative staff remains engaged with Congress, despite closure of Congressional office space to the public, and the Trump administration as the COVID-19 national emergency and consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 defense legislation... Read More Details

Many NGAUS Conference Social Events Set

The Nevada National Guard Association has already set the locations of the social events that are part of the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 27-30. The Sponsors Golf Tournament on Aug. 26 is scheduled for The Legacy... Read More Details

Cyber Bill Would Bolster Guard Response

A bipartisan bill would help strengthen the National Guard’s response to cyber threats. Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., and Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act last week. If passed, it would give governors the... Read More Details

Guard Projects Among Possible Returning Earmarks

A 35,000 square foot addition to a California Army National Guard Readiness Center and a new air traffic control tower for Air Guardsmen in Missouri are among the first waves of earmark requests reported by the House Appropriations Committee. More... Read More Details

Citizenship Approval Drops for Noncitizen U.S. Troops

Fewer U.S. troops who are not American citizens are applying for naturalization, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported recently. The number dropped in the first three months of this year—the second quarter of the fiscal year—to 661... Read More Details

Guardsmen Can Now Use Both Tuition Assistance and GI Bill

Members of the National Guard and Reserves may now concurrently use federal tuition assistance and their GI Bill benefits to fund their education, similar to active-component service members. The change follows a memorandum signed by Defense... Read More Details

NATIONAL GUARD Magazine | April 2021

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