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Bill Seeks GI Bill Parity for Guard

A bipartisan group of legislators have introduced a new bill in hopes of providing GI Bill Benefit parity for members of the National Guard and Reserves. The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI... Read More Details

Officials: No Need to Ground Helicopters

Investigators looking into a series of fatal crashes involving UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters have found no material problems or common piloting errors, officials told Army Times . A series of crashes involving the helicopters have claimed the lives of... Read More Details

Guardsmen at Capitol Eligible for New Award

National Guard soldiers and airmen who deployed to support the inauguration of President Joe Biden are now eligible for a new award. The D.C. National Guard Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon can be worn when a service member is not on federal... Read More Details

Legislation Would Provide Tax Credit for Guard Employers

New legislation introduced by the co-chairs of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus would incentivize the hiring of National Guard soldiers and airmen. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., are helming the bill. They are... Read More Details

Capitol Mission Extended Despite Pushback

Defense Department officials have extended the National Guard mission at the U.S. Capitol another two months — despite pushback from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and NGAUS. Nearly 2,300 Guardsmen will... Read More Details

143rd General Conference & Exhibition, Full Schedule

Schedule is subject to change. Wednesday, Aug. 25 8:00 AM-4:00 PM NGAUS Office Open | Lagoon B 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Registration Open | MBCC, Bayside A & B Lobby 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Exhibitor Move-In | MBCC, Bayside A, B Thursday, Aug. 26 8:00 AM-4:00 PM... Read More Details

Army Leaders Introduce ACFT 3.0

The Army has once again revamped its Army Combat Fitness Test. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston announced the changes this week. The biggest was removing the requirement that soldiers perform at least one leg tuck as part of the new physical... Read More Details

Lawmakers Have Varied Ideas on Defense Spending

President Joe Biden is getting a lot of advice from Congress on how much money he should include for defense in his fiscal 2022 budget request. Progressive Democrats are continuing their campaign to force cuts to the Pentagon, urging the new... Read More Details

Legislation would Expand Health Care Options for Early Retirees

Bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate would aim to expand affordable health care options for members of the National Guard who are eligible for early retirement. The TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees... Read More Details

Republicans Push for a Larger Border Mission, Support Capitol QRF

A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would redirect National Guardsmen currently serving at the Capitol to the southern border. Rep. Greg Murphy, R- N.C., introduced the Guard Our Border Act last week. The bill would reassign 95% of... Read More Details