Washington Report July 21, 2020 House Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2021 defense spending bill last week, passing the measure on a party-line vote of 30 to 22. The... Read More Details
Washington Report July 14, 2020 Army Follows Guard, Changes Way to Recover Lost Property The procedure to recover lost or damaged property is now digital Army-wide, thanks to an innovation by the Minnesota Army National Guard to improve... Read More Details
Washington Report June 30, 2020 Some Airmen Getting New Handgun Combat arms units across the Air Force will soon be getting a new sidearm to replace the aging M9. Dubbed the M18 Modular Handgun System, the new... Read More Details
Washington Report June 23, 2020 Guard Innovation Competition Selects Winning Proposals The National Guard recently looked within to maximize precious resources. The results, following a months-long competition, are innovative projects... Read More Details
Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment The Issue The Air National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations... Read More Details
Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment The Issue The Army National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations... Read More Details
C-130 Hercules Modernization The Issue The Air National Guard C-130 Hercules fleet requires continued funding for modernization and recapitalization to... Read More Details
F-15 Eagle Recapitalization The Issue The Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fleet continues to deteriorate and requires recapitalization with new aircraft to... Read More Details
F-16 Viper & A-10 Thunderbolt Modernization The Issue Air National Guard F-16s and A-10s make up a significant percentage of the Total Air Force fighter fleet. The F-16... Read More Details
UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization The Issue The Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft over 25 years... Read More Details
M1 Abrams & M2 Bradley Modernization The Issue As Army National Guard units continue to deploy in support of overseas contingency operations and are often front... 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... Read More Details