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National Guard is eager to expand cyber capabilities

The chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Frank Grass, told reporters on Tuesday that he wants the Army and Air Guard to mirror whatever units the active services adopt to handle cyber issues, then spread them across the country.

Army Reserve looks to future

The Army Reserve needs continued support from elected officials, the author says.

More Guard Callups Expected After Boston Tragedy

More National Guard troops will likely be called out to protect major events nationwide in the aftermath of the terror attack on the Boston Marathon, Guard officials said Wednesday.

Preserve the Reserves; Why America needs its citizen-soldiers now more than ever.

Montana Citizen-Airman named senior enlisted advisor to chief, National Guard Bureau

Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Brush will be the next senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Task Force To Better Integrate USAF Active, Guard, Reserve

Director of the Air Guard retires after more than 40 years of service

Wyatt retired after more than 40 years of military service culminating as the Director of the Air Guard where he was responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans, and programs affecting more than 106,700 ANG members in 89 wings and more than 200 geographically separated units throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Air National Guard Releases FY13 Weapons Systems Modernization Priorities

This document outlines the Air National Guard's weapons system procurement priorities. They are categorized as Critical (Crucial within the next one to three years), Essential (Vital within the next three to five years), or Desired (Enhances mission success in the five-year timeframe).

Lt. Gen. Clarke confirmed as Director, Air National Guard

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke III, commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and 1st Air Force, has been confirmed by the Senate to be the next director of the Air National Guard.

U.S. National Guard Awarded GSN 2012 Most Notable Emergency Response Implementation for Usage of the Desktop Alert Mass Notification System Nationwide

At a gala dinner that drew hundreds of government officials and industry executives to the Washington Convention Center on November 29, Government Security News announced the winners-including The United States National Guard-in 42 different categories in its 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards competition.