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NGAUS Creates New Scholarship Program

NGAUS has teamed with Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama, to provide a new scholarship for the association's active annual members. The NGAUS-CSU Scholarship will be awarded every year to a current active annual or active life... Read More Details

Wishing You the Blessing of Quality Time

A message from retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president: For most Americans, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends to share joy and make memories. We who wear the cloth of our country are no different, although... Read More Details

From the Chief: Why We Drill

It's a new year, but the most popular resolutions remain the same: Exercise more, learn a new skill, earn more money and spend time with people you care about. While New Year’s resolutions often lend themselves to punchlines, the principles and the... Read More Details

Parting Thoughts

I always enjoy writing this annual report to our members. It’s an opportunity to compile and share with a large audience what we have accomplished together over the last 12 months. Once again, we have much to talk about. This year, however, I will... Read More Details

A Day in the Life

Hannah Frey has never served in the military; nevertheless, she has contributed to the nation’s defense and security. Frey is director of operations for Accolade Technologies in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, which employs eight National Guardsmen and... Read More Details

NATIONAL GUARD Magazine | Dec. 2023/Jan. 2024

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Guard Supports Defense Strategy, Domestic Missions in 2023

The National Guard finished a dynamic year in December, leaving an indelible mark supporting the warfighter and protecting communities. From fortifying a world-leading State Partnership Program to pioneering advancements in cyber and space operations... Read More Details

NGEDA Meeting Set for Detroit Next Week

More than 200 state and territory National Guard association leaders and guests are registered for the National Guard Executive Directors Association's 2024 annual meeting Jan. 16-19 in Detroit. Every January, state and territory executive directors... Read More Details

Congress Returns to Looming Budget Deadlines

Lawmakers are back to work on Capitol Hill this week with the goal of determining a spending plan for fiscal 2024 before a partial government shutdown Jan. 19. Congressional leaders provided a potential path forward Sunday by announcing a deal on... Read More Details

Army Guard Pilot Wounded in Iraq Returns to Cockpit

CONCORD, N.H. — After receiving intel of a potential Iranian attack on Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq, Capt. Brendan Meehan began calling units from the operations tent, warning them to seek shelter. Early in the morning of Jan. 8, 2020, Iran sent... Read More Details