NGAUS Priority

Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment

The Issue The Army National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations...

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HMMWV Modernization

The Issue Modernized High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) have an immediate, positive impact on Army National...

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MQ-1C Gray Eagle-25M Procurement

The Issue The Army’s Active Component currently operates the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and MQ-1C Gray Eagle-25M within its ten...

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Increased Military Leave

The Issue Federal employees serving in the National Guard of Reserve Components lack similar benefits as their active-duty...

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Washington Report

November 19, 2024

NGAUS to Congress: Fund Guard Vehicles, Modernization

NGAUS has requested Congress fund several items in its fiscal 2025 defense appropriations bill that would "significantly impact" the National Guard.

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Washington Report

January 30, 2024

New NGAUS President Begins Term

Retired Massachusetts Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn now has responsibility for the association’s daily operations in Washington, D.C...

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Washington Report

December 13, 2023

NGAUS Task Forces Gather for Resolutions Training

NGAUS hosted the association’s 13 task force chairs in Washington, D.C., Monday for training on how their efforts help inform decisions on Capitol...

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Zero-Cost TRICARE and Dental to Ensure Reserve Component Medical Readiness

The Issue National Guard and Reserve service members continue to face challenges in obtaining health care access to meet...

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Expansion of GI Benefits for the Guard and Reserve

The Issue Since 9/11, the National Guard has transitioned from a strategic reserve to an operational reserve. Reserve and...

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UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization

The Issue The Army National Guard UH-60/HH-60 Black Hawk fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft over 26...

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UH-72 Modernization

The Issue The UH-72 Lakota serves as the principal enabler to the Army National Guard Security and Support Battalions (S&S)...

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Increased National Guard Military Construction (MILCON) Funding

The Issue The National Guard represents a significant percentage of the Total Force. However, both the Army National Guard...

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