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Congress Sets up Space Guard Debate in NDAA

The future of a potential Space National Guard is one of several big questions up for debate when Congress meets to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks. The House and Senate versions of the bill take very different... Read More Details

Services Set Vaccine Deadlines

National Guard airmen will have until Dec. 2 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Air Force announced last week. The details follow word last month that vaccinations would be required for all military personnel. Defense Secretary Lloyd J... Read More Details

National Guard Helping to Process Afghan Refugees Coming to U.S.

The first of thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. The National Guard facility is one of several military installations that will process up to 50,000 Afghans evacuated after the fall of the democratically elected... Read More Details

Guardsmen Lead Rescue, Relief Efforts After Ida

National Guard soldiers and airmen rescued hundreds of people, cleared roads and distributed food and water during operations following Hurricane Ida. Guard leaders outlined the efforts last week. More than 8,000 Guardsmen from 11 states deployed to... Read More Details

Commission Seeks Public Input on New Base Names

A congressional commission tasked with recommending new names for defense installations that commemorate Confederate leaders and symbols has launched a website to gather public suggestions. The Commission on the Naming of Items of the Department of... Read More Details

DoD to Extend Program That Helps Guard Fight Fires

The Defense Department has agreed to extend a pilot program that helps the National Guard track and predict fast-moving wildfires. The decision comes amid one of the busiest firefighting seasons in recent memory for the Guard. Defense leaders... Read More Details

White House Seeks Funds for Afghanistan Evacuation, Hurricanes

President Joe Biden has asked Congress to include billions of extra dollars in “anomaly” spending in an upcoming continuing resolution that would extend federal funding into the next fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown Oct. 1. The funding... Read More Details

Air Force Relooking Size of Future Fighter Fleet

The Air Force is taking a new look at its tactical aircraft inventory as it looks to condense from seven to four main platforms by 2030. The ongoing study, reported by Defense News , seeks to find the right mix of fighters that will likely include... Read More Details

Highlights from the Year of the Guard

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Minuteman Minute Video Series

Discover the history of the National Guard through our new video series. Read More Details