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Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report finds
Fewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.
By Karen Jowers
There are no actual plans to deploy troops to help with the supply chain
If Guard troops do activate, it will be at the behest of their governors.
Guard leaders push back on some state missions — but will still do them
“In the future,” one Guard commander argued, states should have “some skin in the game.”
By Davis Winkie
Guard’s use of MedEvac helos over DC protests was ‘reasonable,’ Pentagon review says
D.C. Guard aircrews lacked specific training and procedures to deal with civil disturbances.
By Kyle Rempfer
After deadly Capitol riot, Army looking at which troops require security screening ahead of Biden inauguration
“We are working with the Secret Service to determine which service members supporting the national special security event for the Inauguration require additional background screening,” an Army spokesperson said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Soldier fired shots on vehicle that posed a threat, Minnesota Guard commander says
"Our soldier fired three rounds from his rifle in response to a perceived and legitimate threat."
By Kyle Rempfer
State orders are a con — federalizing the National Guard should be the go-to for most missions moving forward
Guardsmen and women are constantly serving their country without earning federal benefits, despite performing the same jobs as their active-duty counterparts, says the author of this commentary.
By Steve Beynon
Confusion over MD National Guard BAH decision highlights complex Title 32 COVID-19 rollout
Personnel in the Maryland National Guard are worried they will not receive the full housing allowance.
By Howard Altman
Guard Title 32 mobilizations are falling one day short of earning troops Tricare benefits, BAH upgrade
Title 32 authorizations have only been given for 30 days. Troops have to be mobilized for at least 31 days to receive Tricare benefits and a higher basic allowance for housing.
By Howard Altman
Army Reserve to suspend battle assemblies due to coronavirus concerns
"Battle assemblies across the Army Reserves, the default — that is the standard procedure right now — is no battle assemblies until further notice," said Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command.
By Dylan Gresik