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We are sorry that you are unable to attend the 141st General Conference & Exhibition in Denver, CO. If you have any questions or would like to change your RSVP, please contact Mark Malizia . Read More Details

Senate Proposal Would Allow President to Withhold Funds from Guard

National Guard leaders could risk federal funds if they do not comply with federal law and policy under new rules included in the Senate Armed Service Committee’s version of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Current law already... Read More Details

Commissary Officials Pause Guard Outreach Program

The Defense Commissary Agency has temporarily suspended its National Guard and Reserve on-site sales program, according to a DeCA spokesman. Started in 2008, the program delivers commissary items to areas not served by a military commissary... Read More Details

Army Introduces Expert Soldier Badge

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command unveiled a new proficiency badge during Army birthday celebrations last week. The Expert Soldier Badge would be on par with two of the Army’s most prestigious and hard-earned skills badges — the Expert Infantry... Read More Details

HASC Legislation Challenges New GI Bill Transfer Ban

A “truly lousy decision by the Department of Defense last year” to block senior service members from transferring their GI Bill benefits has been challenged in the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., sponsored a measure that... Read More Details

Legislation Would Ban Harmful PFAS by 2029

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., has introduced legislation that would ban controversial chemicals that have contaminated numerous military installations, including National Guard facilities. The Safe Water for Military Families Act, or H.R. 3226, would... Read More Details

Capitol Summit

The Capitol Summit is one of two officer professional-development programs NGAUS currently offers Army and Air National Guard company-grade officers. The program brings Guardsmen from each state and territory to the nation’s capital for a close look at how the government works and the role NGAUS plays in the legislative process. Read More Details

NGB Vice Chief Takes Over as Army Guard Director

Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson is the Army National Guard’s new top officer. Hokanson, an Oregon Guardsman, officially became Army Guard director at a ceremony Friday at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington... Read More Details

Guard Effort to Prevent Suicide Highlighted on Capitol Hill

Montana’s efforts to care for its National Guardsmen and other veterans were highlighted by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during a hearing last week. Maj. Gen. Matthew T. Quinn, the Montana adjutant general, testified during the hearing... Read More Details

Lawmakers Aim to Close 'Loophole' Benefiting Some For-Profit Schools

Legislation introduced last week would close a loophole that some believe encourages for-profit colleges to take advantage of veterans and service members. Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., introduced the Defending All Veterans in Education (DAVIE) Act of... Read More Details