Army National Guard

Washington Report

June 02, 2025

States Brace for Another Busy Hurricane Season

The National Guard will likely face above-normal levels of hurricane activity this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Washington Report

June 02, 2025

42nd ID to March in Army Birthday Parade

Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division and the division’s band will represent the Army National Guard in the Army’s 250th anniversary parade June 14 in Washington D.C.

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News

May 30, 2025

National Guard Provides Critical Support in Multinational Exercise

Missouri and Oklahoma National Guard units supported forces participating in a 13-day multinational training exercise hosted by U.S. Southern Command.

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Washington Report

May 27, 2025

Nordhaus to Senate: 'National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America'

Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leader emphasized the Guard’s value to America.

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Washington Report

May 27, 2025

Guard Units Hone Cyberwarfare Skills

National Guard units across multiple states prepared themselves this month to defend against advanced cyberthreats in a variety of sophisticated simulation exercises.

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Washington Report

May 06, 2025

Army Leaders Outline Transformation Initiative

The Army is embarking on a sweeping transformation, according to a letter to the force last week from senior Army leaders.

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Washington Report

April 30, 2025

House Member Retires from Guard at NGAUS Headquarters

Maj. Gen. Trent Kelly, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi, formally retired from the Mississippi Army National...

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Reimbursement for Co-Pays Incurred During the MEPS Process

The Issue Servicemembers are frequently burdened by the cost of co-pays incurred during the Medical Entrance Processing (MEPS...

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Washington Report

April 22, 2025

Army Issues New Fitness Test with Key Changes

The Army announced its fitness test will undergo several changes designed to improve Soldier fitness, combat readiness and lethality, according to a press release.

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Washington Report

March 25, 2025

NGB Chief: Guard Seeks Reform, Innovation, Increased Lethality

In this era of complexity and uncertainty, innovation is not just an option for the National Guard — it's a must, Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, the National Guard Bureau chief, told the McAleese Defense Programs Conference last week in Washington, D.C.

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Washington Report

March 04, 2025

Bipartisan Bills Would Expand Eligibility For Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would expand eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to National Guardsmen and Reservists serving on certain duty statuses.

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AC/RC Aviation Force Design Parity

Army National Guard Divisions must have parity in aviation force design and personnel authorizations with the Active Component Army inclusive of future combat systems. The current lack of parity risks interoperability with the Active Component, threatens overmatch against our enemies, and ties the hands of commanders.

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