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Conference Preview 2022

NGAUS returns to the Midwest (some would call it Big Ten country) for the first time in eight years when the 144th General Conference & Exhibition convenes in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 26–29. Digital Version While best known as the state’s capital and... Read More Details

NATIONAL GUARD Magazine | Dec. 2021/Jan. 2022

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2023 Legislative Workshop

The Legislative Workshop provides a unique opportunity for Legislative Liaisons and Congressional Affairs Contact Officers from each state, territory, and D.C. to learn about the legislative process and hear from National Guard leaders regarding... Read More Details

Will Roulett - NGEF Deputy Director

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Big Lift

The Army is long overdue for a refresh of its rotary platforms. The basic elements of helicopter flight are nearing 100 years old, “and there’s technology out there that’s significantly better,” says retired Col. Greg Hartvigsen, a former Arizona... Read More Details

Giving Back

For Brig. Gen. David Fleming III and his wife, digging deep to help tell the National Guard story was simply a matter of giving back. “Andrea and I are proud to donate on behalf of all those who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. All gave... Read More Details

Stopgap Budgets Hurt Military, Pentagon Leaders Tell Congress

Continued budget gridlock would degrade readiness, hurt service members and their families, squander purchasing power, and sabotage the U.S. military’s efforts to compete with China, Pentagon leaders told Congress on Jan. 12. Digital Version Without... Read More Details

Air Guard Wings Working to Ensure Flying Future

Amid Air Force efforts to modernize its flying fleet, several states are working to either ensure the safety of their legacy aircraft missions or secure future replacement aircraft. At least 16 Air Guard air-refueling wing, all currently operating... Read More Details

Florida Lawmaker Lobbies for a Bigger Guard

A Florida congressman has joined calls for his state’s National Guard force to grow. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, a Democrat, both praised his state’s Guard and lobbied for “a more equitable allocation of personnel and resources” for the Florida National... Read More Details

House to Consider Bill to Expand Guard GI Bill Eligibility

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider legislation this week that could expand eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill to count every day that a service member is paid in uniform by the federal government toward benefit eligibility. The... Read More Details