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Talk of Defense Budget Cuts Return

The growth in the defense spending may soon end. Last week, President Donald Trump directed Pentagon officials to develop a fiscal 2020 defense budget request with a topline of $700 billion, which is $16 billion less than Congress appropriated for... Read More Details

DoD Asking 400,000 Troops About Health, Behavior

The military wants to know the general health-related behaviors of its members—including diet, exercise, sleep habits, alcohol and tobacco use, and even sexual activities. And it is not afraid to ask. Invitations have already starting going out via... Read More Details

October 2018 Update

On September 28, President Donald Trump signed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations legislation into law. This is the first time since FY 09 DoD received funding before the start of the fiscal year. The legislative staff... Read More Details

Many Restaurants Offer Special Meals on Veterans Day

Many national or regional chain restaurants are offering free or discounted meals to veterans and current service members on the traditional (Nov. 11) or observed (Nov. 12) Veterans Day, or both. Below is a list of some of the offers. The eligibility... Read More Details

Mattis Shares Threats Behind New Defense Strategy

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shared the logic behind the new National Defense Strategy during a discussion last week at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. Released in January, the strategy sees Russia and China as the... Read More Details

Speed May Have Driven Border Surge Troop Decisions

The Defense Department faced questions from reporters Monday as to why it sent only active-component forces to the border last week instead of more National Guardsmen. It appears speed and, perhaps, control are the answers. The Guard alone has... Read More Details

Army Adopts 'Pinks and Greens' as New Service Uniform

Soldiers will soon be wearing the uniform worn by America's “Greatest Generation.” But not real soon. The Army announced Sunday on its website that it will adopt the "Army Greens" as its new service uniform. Army leaders have been displaying modern... Read More Details

Midterms Flip House, Add Guardsmen to Congress

The results of the midterm elections will give Democrats more say in defense spending and policy legislation over the next two years. Voters also increased the number of drilling National Guardsmen serving in the House to nine. After winning the... Read More Details

NGAUS Board to Hold Annual Autumn Meeting

The 2019 NGAUS budget, the upcoming congressional session and current National Guard operations will top the agenda when the association's board of directors meets Friday and Saturday in Washington, D.C. The 29-member elected body serves as the NGAUS... Read More Details

November 2018 Update

Implementation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Department of Defense (DoD) policies and disbursement of appropriations began October 1, 2018. The DoD portion of the FY20 President’s budget request is in formulation and due to Congress by February 4, 2019... Read More Details