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NGB Chief: Guardsmen Are 'Driven' to Do Good

Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, spoke about the importance of serving in the Guard during his recent address at the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada. "There’s a calling inside of each and every... Read More Details

SECAF Was 'Hoping' Congress Would Solve Space Guard Issue

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada, that he was "hoping" Congress would decide whether to create a Space National Guard under the Space Force. But with the future of the Guard’s space... Read More Details

Conference Passes Resolutions, Elects New Board Members

Passing legislative resolutions and electing candidates to several positions on the NGAUS board of directors were among the business items conducted at the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada, Aug. 18-21. On the conference's final... Read More Details

Army Leader: Guard is 40% of the Force

The Army’s new senior leader introduced himself to the National Guard on Sunday at the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada. Gen. Randy A. George, who is the Army vice chief of staff acting as the Army chief of staff, shared with... Read More Details

Guam Governor, Mississippi Congressman Receive Top NGAUS Honor

Guam Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., received the NGAUS Harry S. Truman Award, the association’s highest honor, during the 145th General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada. The award recognizes sustained... Read More Details

Committee on Membership

Mission: To attract, develop and retain membership by providing essential tools, support and resources. Officers Chairman: Maj. Gen. Randall Simmons (Ret.), Georgia, Term Expires 12/31/25 Members Area I Maj. Landon Mavrelis, Massachusetts, Term... 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

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

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

144th General Conference & Exhibition

More than 2,500 Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gathered to connect, party and get down to business setting the NGAUS upcoming legislative agenda. Read More Details