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Senators Clash with Trump on Troop Withdrawals  

Congressional leaders have voiced their displeasure with President Donald Trump’s plans to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan. Last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., cautioned against a “precipitous withdrawal” of troops... Read More Details

Acting Defense Secretary Draws Powerful Ire

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has drawn the ire of a powerful Democrat following a hearing on military support to the border last week. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., sent a letter to Shanahan following the House Armed Services Committee (HASC... Read More Details

Legislation Offers Tax Credits to Guard Employers  

Employers would receive tax credits for the time their National Guard and Reserve employees miss work due to service obligations under legislation introduced last week by the co-chairs of the House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus. Rep... Read More Details

Enhanced National Guard Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

The Issue National Guard and Reserve servicemembers face unique mental health challenges compared to Active Component servicemembers, such as limited access to timely, quality care and programs tailored to reserve component operational needs... Read More Details

22nd Annual Industry Day

NGAUS held its 22nd Annual Industry Day on Dec. 11, 2018, at the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. Over 200 people attended ranging from representatives of some of the nation’s leading defense industries to the owners of emerging one-product companies with the intention of building a stronger bond between Guard leaders and industry. Read More Details

141st General Conference & Exhibition

Join us in the Mile-High City for the 141st General Conference & Exhibition. More than 2,000 Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to connect, party and get down to business setting the NGAUS upcoming legislative agenda. Read More Details

Survey: Time Away, Housing, Finances Top Troop Concern

Time away from family continues to be No. 1 concern among service members, according to a recent survey of 10,000 active-duty members, veterans and their immediate families. Blue Star Families conducted its ninth annual survey in April to June 2018... Read More Details

Vice Chief: Army Needs to Better Harness Guard Talents

The Army’s No. 2 officer wants the service to better harness the talents of National Guard soldiers. Gen. James C. McConville, the vice chief of staff of the Army, said a new combined personnel and pay system will enable commanders to better identify... Read More Details

Longtime Congressman, Former Guardsman Dies

Rep. Walter Jones, a longtime supporter of service members and known for his fierce independent streak in Congress, has died. Jones, 76, who had been on a leave of absence since late last year while battling an unspecified illness, passed away in... Read More Details