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NGAUS Seeks Applicants for Association President

The association is looking for applicants to succeed retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson as NGAUS president when he retires early next year. The position oversees the daily activities of the association and its subsidiaries — the National Guard... Read More Details

Justices Rule Guard Technicians Covered by Federal Law

The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Federal Labor Relations Authority has jurisdiction in labor disputes involving state national guards and dual-status technicians. The majority opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas said that a state... Read More Details

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke III (Ret.)

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Say Their Names

A message from retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president: It is one day, but it is one with special meaning. “Memorial Day is an opportunity for a grateful nation to acknowledge the men and women who served and died,” says Bonnie... Read More Details

Country Singer to Headline Conference’s Final Event

Country musician Josh Turner will perform at the Governor’s Farewell, the final event of the 145th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 18-21 in Reno, Nevada. "We’re excited to have a performer of Josh Turner’s magnitude close what will be a... Read More Details

Debt Deal Would Cap Defense Spending

The debt-ceiling agreement House Republican leaders and the White House negotiated last week would cap the defense budget's topline at President Joe Biden’s requested $886 billion for fiscal 2024, a 3.2% increase over this year that includes $842... Read More Details

Bill Would Cover Guardsmen Injured on State Active Duty

Bipartisan legislation reintroduced last week would enable National Guardsmen injured while on state active duty to receive medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., and Rep. Mikie Sherill, D... Read More Details

Bill Aims to Extend TRS for Surviving Families

Two lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services Committee have introduced legislation that would extend TRICARE Reserve Select benefits for surviving family members following the death of a service member. Currently, this coverage continues for only six... Read More Details

Fight to Increase Defense Spending Continues

President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 into law Saturday, extending the debt ceiling for two years and averting a potentially calamitous debt default before a Monday deadline. The bill, a deal between House Republican... Read More Details

NGB Chief: Zero-Cost TRICARE, Space Guard Critical to Readiness

Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, told senators last week that providing premium-free or "zero-cost" medical and dental care is "critically important" to Total Force readiness. "Having been through multiple deployments... Read More Details