Latest "national guard bureau" stories

Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Rayot, Airman 1st Class Cole Whitmore and Airman 1st Class Jason Wilson, weapons loaders assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, remove munitions from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise in Swanton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022. The 180th FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is homeland protection, effective combat power, and defense support to civil authorities, while developing airmen, supporting their families and serving in the community. (Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes/Air National Guard)

Year-round health insurance for National Guard proves elusive

“The last thing we want is to get mobilized and then somebody say, ‘Hey, I’ve had this injury, but I haven’t had health insurance to get it addressed.'"

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Vermont Army National Guard investigates misconduct allegations

The Vermont Army National Guard says it is investigating allegations of misconduct in recent months.

7 months ago

Guardsman says not being ‘feminine’ cost her a job. The government is fighting her lawsuit.

“I’m not done wearing the uniform. I feel that I have more to do,” said Kristin Kingrey, a technical sergeant and civilian employee in the West Virginia Air National Guard.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Unvaccinated airmen lose pay, benefits as Air National Guard yanks orders

Unvaccinated Guardsmen who are moved to the Individual Ready Reserve lose health and life insurance.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

Congress turns down a Space National Guard again, but Space Force isn’t giving up

"Simply put, we don’t know enough," Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

The Space National Guard has a new opponent in town: the White House

Delays in creating a Space National Guard have led to less-robust training, Air National Guard boss Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago