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Drone Awakening

Pentagon officials are looking for small, low-cost commercial drones. Army Guard units in some states have already bought or made some. Read More Details

Hokanson: SPP Stable, Steadfast and Growing

The National Guard’s State Partnership Program — built on enduring relationships, common interests and trust — is stable, steadfast and growing, the Guard’s top leader said last week in Denver. The program started with 13 partnerships in 1993. It now... Read More Details

Survey: Americans Support Guard Use in Cities

Most Americans (55%) support using the National Guard to assist local police during major civil disturbances and to address violent crime, according to the Reagan National Defense Survey released Dec. 4. Read More Details

Four Stars

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was one of three members of the JCS to speak at the 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee. Read More Details

Report: Army Behind Curve on Drones

Small unmanned aircraft systems present both an opportunity and a challenge for the U.S. Army, and significant change is required to realize the opportunity. Read More Details

OUR GREATEST BLESSING

A message from retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president: The holiday season is a time when we gather with family, count our blessings and share our hopes for the New Year. I want to give thanks for your distinguished service and to... Read More Details

International Bonds

Latvia needed a tuba for its military band in 1992. And Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, was determined to see that the newly independent country on the Baltic Sea got one. Digital Version It’s a quirky story that is... Read More Details

Legislation Would Require GAO Report on TRICARE Lapses

Bipartisan legislation in the House would direct the Government Accountability Office to investigate lapses in TRICARE coverage often experienced by National Guard soldiers and airmen when they deploy overseas. Introduced on June 1, the Protecting... Read More Details

Congress Defies Predictions, Passes Stopgap Budget

Republicans and Democrats set aside sharp policy differences Saturday and passed a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown just hours before the start of fiscal 2024. The action surprised many who thought that the partisan divide in... Read More Details

Lawmakers Punt Again, Agree to Another Stopgap Budget

Congress approved another short-term spending bill last week, the fourth this fiscal year, averting a partial shutdown of the federal government but failing to provide any certainty about fiscal 2024 defense appropriations. The bill President Joe... Read More Details