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Bob Haskell

Bob Haskell was a retired Maine Army National Guard master sergeant and a freelance journalist who resided in Falmouth, Massachusetts, when he died on Dec. 12, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a frequent contributor to the magazine for many years. Read More Details

West Virginia Guardsman Laid to Rest

Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a military police officer assigned to the 863rd Military Police Company, West Virginia Army National Guard, was laid to rest with full military honors on Dec. 9 at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton. She died on Nov. 27 after being fatally wounded in the line of duty during a shooting near Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. Read More Details

Suspected ISIS Gunman Kills Two Guardsmen in Syria

Two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers were killed and three were wounded Saturday in Syria by a gunman with suspected ties to the Islamic State. A civilian interpreter was also killed in the attack. “The gunman was engaged and killed,” according to a U.S. Central Command report. Read More Details

New Air Guard Director Nominated

President Donald Trump nominated the adjutant general of Texas to be the new director of the Air National Guard. If confirmed by the Senate, Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Suelzer would receive a third star and take responsibility for formulating, developing and coordinating all federal policies, plans and programs related to the Air Guard nationwide. Read More Details

Survey: Americans Support Guard Use in Cities

Most Americans (55%) support using the National Guard to assist local police during major civil disturbances and to address violent crime, according to the Reagan National Defense Survey released Dec. 4. Read More Details

Committee on the General Conference

General Conference & Exhibition SOP Officers Chairman: Brig. Gen. Mike Oster (Ret.), South Dakota, Term Expires 2026 Area I Col. Steve Greco (Ret.), New Hampshire, Term Expires 2028 Area II Lt. Col. Jody Schweickart, Ohio, Term Expires 2026 Area III... Read More Details

China Report: Military Modernization Poses Direct Threat

China’s military modernization poses a direct and growing threat to U.S. security, according to a new Pentagon assessment released last week. Read More Details

NGAUS Members Sought to Escort Honor Flights

Most NGAUS members are now eligible to escort Honor Flights of veterans traveling to Washington, D.C., from around the country to visit memorials built to commemorate their service. Read More Details

Committee on Finance

Officers Chairman: Maj. Gen. Jimmie Cole (Ret.), Tennessee, Term Expires 12/31/27 Members Ex-Officio Member: Brig. Gen. Kenneth L. Ross (Ret.), Louisiana Ex-Officio Member: Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, Michigan Ex-Officio Member: Maj. Gen. Francis M... Read More Details

NATIONAL GUARD Magazine | September/October 2025

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