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Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was one of three members of the JCS to speak at the 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee. Read More Details

2025 Government Shutdown: NGAUS Actions

NGAUS has been busy since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1 informing Congress and the press on the harm the lapse in appropriations is doing to National Guard readiness and Guard Soldiers and Airmen and their families. Read More Details

NGAUS: Shutdown Damage May Linger

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history should soon be over, but the damage to the National Guard will likely continue for a while. That was the message retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president, delivered during a media roundtable Monday with three other military association leaders at the Air and Space Forces Association in Arlington, Virginia. Read More Details

NGEF Honors 20 More Large Donors

The National Guard Educational Foundation recognized another large group of major donors Saturday evening during a special reception at the National Guard Memorial, the NGAUS headquarters in Washington, D.C. 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 12/31/28 Maj. Paul Hauter, Illinois, Term Expires 12/31/27 Maj. J.D. Watson, Tennessee, Term Expires 12/31/28 Maj. Kevin King... Read More Details

Committee on Audit

Officers Chairman: Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry (Ret.), Nevada, Term Expires 12/31/26 Members Brig. Gen. Chris Thomas, Mississippi, Term Expires 12/31/28 Col. Jennie Jeanetta, Wisconsin, Term Expires 12/31/26 Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bob Nicholson, Tennessee... Read More Details

Committee on By-Laws

NGAUS By-Laws state principles and guidelines for the operation of the association. NGAUS By-Laws Officers Chairman: Brig. Gen. Joe Hargett, Mississippi, Term Expires 12/31/27 Area Contacts Area I Col. Steve Greco (Ret.), New Hampshire, Term Expires... 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 12/31/28 Members Area I Lt. Col. Landon Mavrelis, Massachusetts, Term... Read More Details

Pentagon Restores Historic Name: Department of War

In early September, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating the Department of Defense’s original name, the Department of War. The designation, used from 1789 until 1947, marks a symbolic return to the nation’s early military roots. Read More Details