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Trump Repeats Veto Threat Against NDAA

A showdown between Congress and President Donald Trump is looming after the latter once again threatened to veto the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. “THE BIGGEST WINNER OF OUR NEW DEFENSE BILL IS CHINA!” Trump tweeted Monday morning... Read More Details

Omnibus Veterans’ Bill Expands Benefits to Guard

The Senate passed legislation last week that would make more National Guardsmen and their families eligible for some popular veterans’ benefits. House lawmakers are expected to pass the bill, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe M.D. Veterans Health... Read More Details

DoD Unveils Vaccine Plans; Guard Readies Distribution in States

National Guard soldiers and airmen will not be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, at least not at first, according to Pentagon leaders. But the Guard will play a key role in the vaccine’s distribution. And some members could be eligible to receive... Read More Details

Longtime HASC Stalwart Prepares for Retirement

A longtime Republican leader on defense issues is preparing to retire. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, is a former chair of the House Armed Services Committee and currently serves as ranking Republican. He has been known for reaching across the aisle... Read More Details

The Importance of Catching Z's

Retired Col. (Dr.) Vincent Mysliwiec still remembers the day, even though it occurred years ago. He was a cadet in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. The subject was history, and the room was filled with upperclassmen. Mysliwiec stood... Read More Details

A Conversation with Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen

Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen had somehow escaped an assignment in Washington, D.C., during a 38-year career in uniform that has taken him around the world. That was until Aug. 10 when he took over responsibility for coordinating federal programs and... Read More Details

Shutdown Threat Averted as Government is Funded Through Fiscal Year

Congress helped avoid a potential government shutdown by funding the government through September and passed a massive coronavirus relief package just before Christmas. The measure included $1.4 trillion to fund the government through the fiscal year... Read More Details

Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Defense Policy Bill

Congress overwhelmingly overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, paving the way for the 3% pay raise, additional benefits and more for the National Guard. Senators voted 81 to 13, well above the... Read More Details

Vaccine Administration Now Part of Guard COVID-19 Mission

More than 20,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen remain on COVID-19 duties in 52 states and territories, according to Guard officials. The number is down slightly from last week. And far short of the more than 47,000 Guard soldiers and airmen who... Read More Details