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Stubbs Named Acting Chief of the National Guard Bureau
August 5, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs will serve as the National Guard Bureau's acting chief, National Guard officials announced today. The U.S. Senate confirmed Stubbs last week as the new director of the Army National Guard. Most recently the adjutant general for the Arkansas National Guard, he was promoted to lieutenant general in a... MORE

CJCS hosts Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony for Chief, National Guard Bureau Friday
August 2, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted a Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony for the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, at 10 a.m., Friday, August 2, on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va. The full video of the ceremony is... MORE

Gen. Hokanson Pens Farewell Letter to the Force
August 2, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Today is my last day as the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. At midnight tonight, I will relinquish my responsibilities. As I look back at the past four years, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to represent you, engage with you, and tell your incredible story. I will always remember your hard work, courage, and... MORE

NGB hosts Pentagon ‘Clap Out’ for CNGB
July 30, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Bureau will hold a Pentagon “Clap Out” for Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, who retires this week as chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, beginning 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in Corridor 5E, Room 2E638, and extending to the Pentagon Mall Entrance. Military personnel will begin... MORE

Nordhaus Nominated as Next National Guard Bureau Chief
July 24, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. — President Joe Biden today nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus to serve as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau, replacing the current chief, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson. If confirmed by the Senate, Nordhaus would promote to four-star general and serve as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Nordhaus is... MORE

National Guard Posture Statement for Fiscal Year 2025 and Written Testimony of General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense
May 3, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Written statement by General Daniel R. Hokanson chief, National Guard Bureau before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense Second Session, 118th Congress on a review of the President's FY2025 funding request and budget justification for the National Guard and Reserve, April 30th, 2024.Chairman Calvert, Ranking... MORE

National Guard Bureau Identifies Army National Guard Soldiers Killed in Texas Helicopter Crash
March 10, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Guard Bureau announced today the deaths of two Army National Guard Soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Friday while supporting the federal Southwest border mission.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, of Rensselaer, N.Y., and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, of Schenectady, N.Y., died when their... MORE

Joint Task Force North Helicopter Crash
March 8, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – From Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau: Kelly and I, and the National Guard family, send our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of the two Army National Guard Soldiers and the U.S. Border Patrol officer killed in today's helicopter crash in Texas. We mourn these... MORE

Army Guard Reinstates Retention Bonuses After One-Week Suspension
March 8, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. — The Army National Guard has reinstated retention bonuses effective today following a one-week suspension. “Our first obligation to the Army and to Congress is for us to meet our end strength mission," said Army Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, director of the Army National Guard. "Our soldiers represent all that is truly great about our... MORE

National Guard Announces Safety Stand Down Following Recent Helicopter Crashes
February 27, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va., — The National Guard Bureau announced today the director of the Army National Guard has ordered an aviation safety stand down of all Army National Guard helicopter units to review safety policies and procedures following two recent helicopter crashes. The stand down went into effect Monday.Two separate crashes of AH-64D Apache... MORE