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Pride of the Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands are correctly touted as America’s Paradise. Their white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters and laidback lifestyle draw tourists from around the world, especially during the winter months. Digital Version But the small land... Read More Details

Army Issues 'Brandon Act' Policy, Expands Mental Health Support

Soldiers who are on active duty can now request an immediate referral for a mental health evaluation through a supervisor or commander, according to instructions announced last week by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth. The Army's new policy is called... Read More Details

Deputy SECDEF: Military Impacted by Climate Change

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks says climate change is a "fact" for America’s armed forces. Speaking at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, last week, Hicks said natural disasters caused by climate change are increasingly... Read More Details

Congress Returns to Government Shutdown Drama

The Senate is back in session this week following its August recess, and the top priority is implementing a stopgap budget for fiscal 2024 before September ends. The House returns next week. Averting a government shutdown will require passing a... Read More Details

Air Guard Partners With NFL Team on Recruiting, Retention

For the first time in Air National Guard history, the service has partnered with a National Football League team to bolster the Air Force Recruiting Service's Total Force recruiting efforts. As part of the Air Guard's partnership with the Washington... Read More Details

Army Unveils New Abrams Modernization Plan

Army officials are cancelling their current upgrade plans for the M1 Abrams main battle tank in favor of a more significant modernization effort, the service recently announced. The Army will end the M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 4 program... Read More Details

4 More Guard Wings Selected to Fly C-130Js

Four more Air National Guard airlift wings are set to convert to new intra-theater cargo planes. The Air Force announced Sept. 14 it has tentatively picked the 103rd Airlift Wing in Connecticut, the 120th Airlift Wing in Montana, the 133rd Airlift... Read More Details

DoD Continues Search for POW/MIAs

Nearly 81,000 American service members remain missing after serving in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and other conflicts involving the U.S. During a Sept. 15 event at the Pentagon to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day... Read More Details

NGAUS Sets Priorities for NDAA Negotiations

The House and Senate are preparing to reconcile differences in their versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, and NGAUS has informed congressional defense leaders which provisions in each version of the annual defense policy... Read More Details

Guard Prepares for Likely Government Shutdown

With Congress showing little progress on approving any budget to begin fiscal 2024 on Sunday, a shutdown of the federal government appears imminent. A government shutdown would impact part-time National Guardsmen differently than full-timers and... Read More Details