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Budget Summary Elicits Concern from Key Lawmakers

Prominent Republicans are saying President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget request does not deliver the “unprecedented” increase in defense and border security the White House claims. Read More Details

ANG Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, the acting director of the Air National Guard, hosted Air Guard wing commanders and senior enlisted leaders from around the nation. Read More Details

Army Leaders Outline Transformation Initiative

The Army is embarking on a sweeping transformation, according to a letter to the force last week from senior Army leaders. Read More Details

Report: No Easy Solution for Overweight Troops

More than 65% of National Guard and Reserve personnel can be classified as overweight or obese, according to a recent American Security Project report, citing 2017 data. Read More Details

Committee on Awards

Officers Chair: Lt. Col. Seana Eason, Arkansas, Term Expires 12/31/27 Members Lt. Col. Vince Tirri, New Jersey, Term Expires 12/31/25 Maj. Paul Hauter, Illinois, Term Expires 12/31/27 Maj. J.D. Watson, Tennessee, Term Expires 12/31/25 Maj. Kevin King... Read More Details

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Harry S Truman Award

Purpose The Harry S Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, authorized by the NGAUS Board of Directors in 1968, is the highest recognition conferred upon an individual by the Association. Recipients have made sustained... Read More Details

NGAUS Adds New Senior Writer

Zita Fletcher joined NGAUS as senior writer/editor last week. Her duties include writing and editing the association’s weekly e-newsletter, as well as writing stories for NATIONAL GUARD magazine. Read More Details

Pentagon Moves to Discharge Transgender Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a memo Thursday that transgender service members in the National Guard and Reserve will have 60 days to voluntarily self-separate or be forced out. Read More Details