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Current, Former Guardsmen Win Seats in Congress

Most of the current and former Guardsmen serving in Congress will return to their seats in the new year, based on unofficial results from Election Day. The 117th Congress is scheduled to meet starting Jan. 3, 2021. And at least seven actively serving... Read More Details

Talk of Biden Cabinet Grips Washington

Speculation of what a Joe Biden cabinet could look like has already begun. Biden is also expected to sign a flurry of executive orders once in office. Several could have an impact on the military, including overturning a ban on most transgender... Read More Details

Esper Out, Miller In at DoD

Following weeks of rumors about his imminent departure — whether voluntary or involuntary — Defense Secretary Mark Esper was fired by President Trump on Monday. Esper, who was the first former Guardsman to lead the Pentagon, had clashed with Trump in... Read More Details

Restaurants, Retailers Offer Meals, Special Deals for Veterans Day

Veterans and current service members are eligible for free meals and other special deals at many restaurants, retailers and recreational facilities nationwide for Veterans Day 2020. NGAUS compiled the list below from several sources. Eligibility... Read More Details

Congress Bolsters Chinooks Again

Congress is once again poised to win a battle over the Army’s newest variant of its long-serving cargo helicopter. According to Defense News , both House and Senate appropriators are set to fund the CH-47F Chinook Block II program. It’s the second... Read More Details

Pentagon Post-Election Shake-Up

Several new civilian leaders are in place at the Pentagon as part of a larger post-election shake-up of the Department of Defense. Defense Secretary Mark Esper was fired Nov. 9. The next day, top officials for policy and intelligence resigned... Read More Details

States Beef Up COVID Support Amid Resurging Virus

A new wave of COVID-19 cases has states once again expanding their National Guard support for testing, disinfecting and other support. Several states have called up additional Guardsmen in recent days to help with the pandemic. In Arkansas, 30... Read More Details

Air Force to Replace Humvees

Air Force leaders plan to trade in much of the service’s fleet of Humvees in favor of the controversial Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. The JLTV was developed for the Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command, but critics contend the vehicle... Read More Details

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