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Air Force Selects Four Guard Locations for New C-130Js

The Air Force has identified four Air National Guard units to receive new C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft. Units in Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Georgia were chosen as the preferred locations for future aircraft, replacing fleets of aging... Read More Details

IG Lists DoD’s Top Challenges for 2021

The Defense Department Inspector General has outlined the top-10 management challenges facing DoD for fiscal 2021 and beyond. Topping the list is the need to maintain an advantage while balancing great power competition and countering global... Read More Details

Senators Seek COVID Tests for Troops, Families

Two Republican senators are urging the Pentagon to test service members and their families for COVID-19 in an attempt to find asymptomatic carriers and preserve military readiness. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa wrote... Read More Details

Pence to Push Extension of Guard COVID-19 Mission

Vice President Mike Pence says he will lobby President Donald Trump to extend federal support for the National Guard’s coronavirus mission. Pence promised a group of governors on Monday that he would talk to the president about the issue, according... Read More Details

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Q: How do I join the association? A: Join online or contact your State Association to become a member. If you have questions about membership or would like to make Active Life Membership installment payments, please contact us at [email protected]... Read More Details

USO Names Guardsman of the Year

A Connecticut Air National Guardsman is being hailed for selfless heroics following his response to an off-duty motor vehicle crash. Airman 1st Class Sikander S. Rahman of the 103rd Airlift Wing was named USO National Guardsman of the Year for 2020... Read More Details

Guard is Key Part of Vaccine Plans

Officials in at least 15 states and territories are preparing to use Guard soldiers and airmen to distribute the first COVID-19 vaccines. Others are expected to follow suit. Tens of thousands of Guardsmen have been involved in pandemic-related... Read More Details

Trump Extends Guard COVID-19 Mission

President Donald Trump last week extended federal support for the National Guard’s coronavirus response until the end of March. Forty-seven states and three territories are included in the Dec. 3 memorandum, which authorizes federal funds to cover 75... Read More Details

NDAA Up for Vote Despite Veto Threat

Congressional leaders appear ready to ignore President Donald Trump’s veto threat and pass a National Defense Authorization Act for the 60th consecutive year. The annual defense policy bill, H.R. 6395, is the result of a series of compromises between... Read More Details

Army, Air Force, NGB Leaders Send Guard Birthday Wishes Via NGAUS Video

WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2020) — Many National Guard soldiers and airmen celebrate the birthdate of the nation’s oldest military organization every Dec. 13 with a slice of cake and a few words of appreciation from their leaders. Such gatherings are... Read More Details