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A Conversation with the Air Force Chief of Staff and More

Gen. David L. Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, has three words for commanders at every echelon across the Air Force: “We trust you.” He says the Air Force has pushed resources and decision-authority down to units and now it’s time to “move out... Read More Details

Raising the Bar

NGAUS looks to surmount in the year ahead what was, by every measure, a very successful 2018 Read More Details

'We trust you'

A conversation with Gen. David L. Goldfein, Air Force chief of staff Read More Details

Chairman's Message: Déjà vu

On March 27, the current tour of the Army National Guard director will conclude. At the time of publication, there has been no announcement of the Army secretary’s nominee to replace him. This likely means that, barring some manipulation of law, we... Read More Details

TRICARE Reserve Select Access Starting in 2030

The Issue National Guard servicemembers can face unique challenges in obtaining health care access or ensuring continuity of care. Significant numbers of servicemembers without health care can directly impact deployability of National Guard forces... Read More Details

Continued UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization & Recapitalization

The Issue The Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft that are over 25 years old. Accomplishment Fiscal Year 2021 Department of Defense appropriations legislation provides $862.0 million... Read More Details

Continued High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Modernization

The Issue Modernized High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) have an immediate, positive impact on readiness in Army National Guard units. However, a significant shortfall remains, with more than half of National Guard HMMWVs currently... Read More Details

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee) Modernization

THE ISSUE Modernized Humvees have an immediate, positive impact on readiness in Army National Guard units. However, a significant shortfall remains, with more than half of National Guard Humvees currently beyond their expected useful lives... Read More Details

Continued C-130 Modernization & Recapitalization*

The Issue The Air National Guard continues to operate legacy C-130H Hercules aircraft, while procuring C-130J Super Hercules aircraft through Congressional appropriations. Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2021 Department of Defense appropriations... Read More Details

F-16 Viper Modernization

The Issue The Air National Guard operates significant numbers of F-16 Viper aircraft. Robust funding is required to ensure aircraft are modernized and can operate safely, reliably, and effectively during overseas deployments and in protecting U.S... Read More Details