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C-130J Recapitalization

The Air National Guard C-130H Hercules fleet requires continued funding for modernization and C-130J recapitalization to ensure its aircraft can successfully engage in overseas contingency operations and respond to homeland emergencies well into the future. Read More Details

KC-46A Recapitalization

The Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker fleet requires continued funding for modernization and KC-46 Pegasus recapitalization to ensure its aircraft can successfully engage in overseas contingency operations and respond to homeland emergencies well into the future. Read More Details

GI Bill Parity

Since 9/11, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Guardsmen deploy overseas, respond to disasters at home, conduct cyber operations, and secure the homeland—often alongside Active Component forces. Yet, when it comes to GI Bill benefits, not all service counts. Read More Details

AC/RC Aviation Force Design Parity

Army National Guard Divisions must have parity in aviation force design and personnel authorizations with the Active Component Army inclusive of future combat systems. The current lack of parity risks interoperability with the Active Component, threatens overmatch against our enemies, and ties the hands of commanders. Read More Details

HMMWV Modernization

The Nation relies heavily on the ARNG's HMMWV fleet to respond to the homeland and be ready to deploy. These missions are accomplished with a fleet that averages 25 years old - beyond the expected useful life of the vehicle. Read More Details

ARNG Aviation Modernization

National Guard aviation must be equipped for the war fight while being prepared to respond to the needs of the homeland. This unique dual-status mission puts significant strain on the Army National Guard's aviation fleet enhancing capabilities, increasing safety and effectiveness of the National Guard. Read More Details

The National Guard Counterdrug Program

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate American communities. More than 100,000 Americans die each year from drug overdoses, costing the nation nearly $1.5 trillion annually. Read More Details

Task Forces

Purpose NGAUS Task Forces are special committees appointed by the NGAUS Chairman of the Board and Board of Directors. Task Forces work closely with the NGAUS Legislative staff to provide input on Resolutions and Fact Sheets, and to advise the General... Read More Details

Oklahoma Guard Hosts Battlefield Resilience Camp

The Oklahoma Army National Guard recently hosted a battlefield resilience camp that for the first time deliberately combined suicide prevention and holistic health principles with infantry squad-level tactics in a single training program. Read More Details

Guardsmen Respond to Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

U.S. Soldiers with the North Dakota, Arkansas and Nebraska Army National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, or JTF-DC, in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, responded to a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Read More Details