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NGAUS, Others Cry Foul Over Short Title 32 Extension

NGAUS, legislators and state leaders are crying foul over plans that could leave Guardsmen on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic one-day short of qualifying for some federal benefits, including early retirement and education support. The... Read More Details

Bipartisan Letter: Keep Guardsmen on COVID-19 Front Lines

WASHINGTON (May 22, 2020) — The voice of nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers is throwing its support behind a bipartisan letter from Congress advocating for more support for Guardsmen serving on coronavirus-related missions... Read More Details

NGAUS Applauds House Bill that Would Provide Transitional Health Coverage to Guardsmen after COVID-19 Missions

WASHINGTON (May 26, 2020) — The voice of nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers is applauding new legislation in the House of Representatives that would provide Guardsmen with transitional medical coverage after they demobilize from... Read More Details

Congress, NGAUS Push for T32 COVID-19 Extension, Full Benefits

The chorus of national leaders calling for President Trump to extend the domestic deployment of Guardsmen past a June 24 deadline has grown to include top Pentagon officials. Speaking on NBC ’s Today Show on Friday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said... Read More Details

House Bill Would Provide Transitional Care for COVID-19 Fight

Bipartisan legislation would provide transitional medical coverage for Guardsmen involved in the COVID-19 fight. The Support Our National Guard Act (H.R. 6967) was introduced Friday by Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., and Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss. The... Read More Details

Legislation Aims to Bolster Employment for Guardsmen and Spouses

New legislation would create a pilot program aimed at ensuring gainful employment for members of the National Guard and their spouses. The Work for Warriors Act of 2020 (H.R. 7003) was introduced by Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., last week. If passed... Read More Details

New Guard Leaders ‘On Hold’ as Senate Begins NDAA Work

Senior leaders will likely have to wait a little longer before they can be confirmed by the Senate and take on the top jobs in the National Guard. That includes the officers nominated to serve as the next chief and vice chief of the National Guard... Read More Details

Include the Support Our National Guard Act in COVID Legislation

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NGAUS Applauds President’s Commitment to Extend Federal Support to Guard COVID-19 Mission

WASHINGTON (May 28, 2020) —Retired Brig. Gen. J. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, issued the following statement after President Trump’s tweet promising to extend through mid-August the Title 32 orders of National Guardsmen responding to the COVID... Read More Details

May 2020 Update

NGAUS continues to engage with the Trump administration and Congressional offices during the COVID-19 national emergency. The legislative staff has been in consistent communication with numerous points of contact to ensure the Trump administration... Read More Details