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Pentagon to Look at Social Media for Background Checks

Defense officials are looking for new ways to screen social media as part of its background check process, according to a report from Military.com . The screenings would be meant to help prevent extremist beliefs or behavior from infiltrating the... Read More Details

Shorts for Airmen among Coming Uniform Changes

Air Force maintainers will soon be allowed to wear shorts in certain circumstances, one of several changes being made as the service updates its uniform guidelines. The update to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance, takes effect March... Read More Details

Guard Officials Looking into Capitol Food Complaints

The Army has ordered a preliminary inquiry into reports that National Guard soldiers and airmen providing security at the U.S. Capitol received poorly prepared or tainted meals from a contract vendor, according to published reports. Acting Secretary... Read More Details

NGAUS: End the Guard Mission at the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON (March 12, 2021) — Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire, the NGAUS chairman, and retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement on the “non-concurrence” of Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the National Guard Bureau... Read More Details

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