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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

New Congress Starts Work

The 117th U.S. Congress has officially gathered in Washington, D.C., although plenty of questions remain for lawmakers. Democrats held onto a majority in the House, while the Republican majority in the Senate will hinge on the results of two runoff... Read More Details

NGAUS Applauds Expansion of Veterans’ Benefits to More Guard Soldiers and Airmen

WASHINGTON (Jan. 6, 2021) — The voice of more than 40,000 current and former National Guard officers is applauding legislation signed by President Donald Trump yesterday that makes more Guardsmen and their families eligible for some popular veterans’... Read More Details

Officials Bolster Guard Presence in Washington, D.C.

The Pentagon has authorized up to 15,000 National Guardsmen to deploy to Washington D.C., ahead of next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. The decision to approve additional Guardsmen follows criticism over the deployment of the Guard... Read More Details

New Laws Expand Benefits to Guardsmen and Their Families

(Edited Feb. 2 with an updated description of the National Guard and Reserve maternity program). Recently enacted legislation creates some new National Guard benefits and makes more Guardsmen and their families eligible for some existing veterans’... Read More Details

Congress Calls for Investigation on Rioters with Service Ties

There were veterans, including former Guardsmen, on both sides of last week’s unprecedented attack on Congress. And while lawmakers are now pressing the government to honor some, like former New Jersey Air Guardsman Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol... Read More Details

DoD Puts Army at Forefront of Fight Against Small UAS

U.S. troops have already encountered small unmanned aircraft both at home and abroad. And a new Pentagon strategy aims to direct efforts to counter the machines in future operations. The Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategy provides the... Read More Details

Joint Chiefs Condemn 'Sedition' at U.S. Capitol

The Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded all U.S. service members Jan. 12 of their oath to defend the Constitution following the attacks on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., earlier in the month. The letter was addressed to the joint force, which... Read More Details

Big Guard Footprint Expected for Inauguration

More than 25,000 Guardsmen are expected to be on the ground in Washington, D.C., for Wednesday’s presidential inauguration. The soldiers and airmen come from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia. They are among more than 63... Read More Details

Acting Secretaries Named for Start of Biden Administration

Deputy Defense secretary David Norquist will helm the Pentagon on an acting basis once the President-elect Joe Biden’s term begins. Norquist is expected to lead the Pentagon until Biden’s choice for defense secretary, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, is... Read More Details