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NGAUS, Lawmakers Seek Fix for Guard Coronavirus Response

NGAUS and its legislative partners are pushing the Trump administration to extend federal orders for Guardsmen fighting the COVID-19 outbreak to allow those Guardsmen to qualify for TRICARE medical coverage. Guardsmen must be on federal Title 32... Read More Details

States Rethink Weekend Drills Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the American way of life and National Guard bases and armories are not immune. Amid social distancing guidelines and growing infection numbers, officials in each of the 54 states, territories and the District of... Read More Details

NGAUS Applauds President's Move to Provide Troops in COVID-19 Fight with Medical Coverage

WASHINGTON (April 8, 2020) —Retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement: “We applaud President Trump’s action last night that will provide many Guard soldiers and airmen with the medical coverage they need... Read More Details

NGAUS President: Fighting for the Guard is Now Also Our Homework

Like millions of other Americans, the NGAUS staff is now working from home. Things are a little harder this way. We normally coordinate face to face in the National Guard Memorial, the association headquarters in Washington, D.C. We also prefer to do... Read More Details

Border Mission Continues for Guard Troops

National Guard soldiers and airmen currently deployed to the nation’s southern border are expected to remain there through Sept. 30, according to Pentagon officials. The approximately 2,500 Guardsmen currently serving on the border has not changed in... Read More Details

Pentagon Battles Coronavirus Within the Force

The Defense Department is continuing to ramp up its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 within the ranks. As of Monday, more than 2,500 service members have confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including more than 400 Guardsmen. Those numbers... Read More Details

Guidance Aims to Protect Pay, Benefits Amid Pandemic

Military leaders have taken steps to protect pay and benefits for troops impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including members of the National Guard. Guidance released by the Pentagon earlier this month would maintain special and incentive... Read More Details

NGAUS Urges DoD to Provide Transitional Health Care for Guardsmen Returning from Coronavirus Duties

NGAUS is urging defense leaders to provide full federal support and benefits for National Guardsmen responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including those who may become ill with the coronavirus as a result of their service. In a letter to Under... Read More Details

NGAUS Urges DoD to Offer Transitional Health Care to Guardsmen after COVID-19 Missions

WASHINGTON (April 15, 2020) — National Guardsmen returning from overseas missions receive transitional TRICARE medical coverage for six months to help cope with possible post-deployment health issues. The voice of more than 40,000 Guard officers is... Read More Details

Town Hall Tackles Guard Issues Amid Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to batter the American economy, officials are worried about the impact on National Guard soldiers and airmen. Those concerns arose during a special town hall hosted by the Association of Defense Communities and Blue Star... Read More Details