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January 2019 Update

The 116th Congress convened on January 3 and all members of Congress were sworn in. The House of Representatives elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as Speaker of the House. The House selected its committee leadership, however it has not released full... Read More Details

Guard Communities Investigated for Contaminants

Residents who live near 10 current and former military installations – including six National Guard bases – will be part of assessments that will examine the dangers of exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl... Read More Details

Air Force Formalizes Retention Policy for Nondeployable Airmen

A new Air Force memo lays out new guidelines for how the service will apply Defense Department policy on the retention of nondeployable airmen. The military has put a focus on reducing the number of nondeployable service members, with the Army... Read More Details

Troops Believe Immigration Not a National Emergency

A Military Times survey of nearly 900 active-duty troops found soldiers viewed cyberterrorism, Russia and China are greater threats to national security than immigration or the southern border with Mexico. The survey was conducted in October 2018... Read More Details

NGAUS Company Graders Seek Your thoughts on TRICARE

NGAUS wants to know your thoughts on TRICARE and other health care coverage. A short, anonymous survey is now available online. The survey, which is open to all members of the Army and Air National Guard, will help NGAUS better understand health care... Read More Details

Congress May Block National Emergency Declaration

The House on Tuesday is expected to pass legislation that would reject President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border. The bill is expected to pass the Democrat-controlled House and has some support among Republican... Read More Details

141st General Conference & Exhibition Schedule

The Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 Saturday, August 31 6:30 AM-8:00 AM Fun Run | Auraria Campus, 777 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80204 5:30 AM-5:45 AM Board buses at Conference Hotels Be forewarned: Maintaining your normal pace... Read More Details

Army Vision Reflects New Threats, Technology

The Army Vision reflects the speeches and testimony service leaders have given over the past year. Army Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley, the Army chief of staff, have spoken often about the need for the service to prepare to fight a high... Read More Details

21st Annual NGEF Golf Tournament

Spend a day on the beautiful 18-hole Laurel Hill Golf Course while connecting with other sponsors during this charitable golf tournament supporting the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF). The NGEF, which relies solely on charitable contributions, seeks to achieve an awareness of the rich heritage and continuing contributions of the National Guard of the United States. Read More Details

Pentagon Releases Legislative Proposal for a Space Force

The Pentagon’s plans for a Space Force will include about 15,000 personnel drawn mostly from other services, including the National Guard, according to a legislative proposal released last week. Defense Department leaders are asking Congress to phase... Read More Details