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House Begins Work to Prevent Government Shutdown

The House is set to consider a novel plan Tuesday from Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to prevent a government shutdown, according to multiple news reports citing a notice sent to lawmakers late Monday. Johnson’s plan is a two-step, continuing... Read More Details

Storied Base's New Heritage Room Honors the Guard's Legacy

In a hallowed corner of Patton Hall at Northern Virginia’s Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, a journey through the annals of American military history awaits. An officer’s saber from the late 19th century, a World War I-era combat helmet and a flag... Read More Details

Next NGAUS

The 146th General Conference & Exhibition is set for Aug. 23-26, 2024, in Detroit, a city known for its historic contributions to American music, sports and the U.S. auto industry. The National Guard Association of Michigan has some big plans for the... Read More Details

Zero-Cost TRICARE and Dental to Ensure Reserve Component Medical Readiness

The Issue National Guard and Reserve service members continue to face challenges in obtaining health care access to meet medical readiness requirements and ensuring continuity of care, especially when deploying overseas. Significant numbers of... Read More Details

The National Guard Counterdrug Program

The Issue The opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc across the United States. Since 1989, the National Guard has been combating the crisis in every state, territory, and zip code through the National Guard Counterdrug Program (CDP). This program provides... Read More Details

Expansion of GI Benefits for the Guard and Reserve

The Issue Since 9/11, the National Guard has transitioned from a strategic reserve to an operational reserve. Reserve and Active-duty service members train and deploy in unison for wildfires, hurricanes, overseas operations, and more. National Guard... Read More Details

Protecting National Guard Equities in Duty Status Reform

The Issue As Congress considers Department of Defense recommendations to streamline and consolidate Reserve Component duty statuses, it is critical National Guard and Reserve servicemembers receive equitable benefits similar to the Active Component... Read More Details

Increased National Guard Military Construction (MILCON) Funding

The Issue The National Guard represents a significant percentage of the Total Force. However, both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard do not receive enough military construction funding to ensure overall readiness of National Guard... Read More Details

Ready Access to Mental Health Care & Suicide Prevention

The Issue National Guard and Reserve servicemembers continue to suffer unacceptable levels of suicide and reducing suicide rates and improving mental health care across the Total Force is necessary. However, Reserve Component mental health issues... Read More Details

Robust National Guard & Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) Funding

The Issue The National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) is vital to ensuring the readiness and lethality of National Guard equipment and weapons systems through innovation and servicemember-driven requirements. Recommendation Continue... Read More Details