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Opening Remarks by Gen. Steve Nordhaus, Chief, National Guard Bureau, at the Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing – A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserve Forces (As Delivered)
April 21, 2026 — Before I provide my opening remarks, I ask that we remember our fallen service members across the Joint Force, who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. They will always be remembered.Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, esteemed members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the strength of your... MORE

Opening Remarks by Gen. Steve Nordhaus, Chief, National Guard Bureau, at the House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing – National Guard and Reserve Forces (As Prepared)
April 17, 2026 — Before I provide my opening remarks, I ask that we remember our fallen service members across the Joint Force who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. They will always be remembered. Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum and esteemed members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the strength of your... MORE

Aviation Report Involving California Army National Guard Helicopter
March 27, 2026 — ARLINGTON, Va. – We are aware of the aviation report that occurred on the evening of March 24 involving a California Army National Guard UH-60 helicopter in Southern California. We can confirm that an Army National Guard helicopter, based at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, was conducting a routine training mission and returning to its... MORE

Senate Confirms Carden as First Four-Star Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
January 13, 2026 — ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Carden to serve as the 12th vice chief of the National Guard Bureau.With this confirmation, Carden, a Georgia Army National Guard officer, will also receive a fourth star, marking the first time the National Guard has had two four-star generals and making him the first NGB vice... MORE

NGB Statement on Fitness Standards for Mobilization
October 9, 2025 — All National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are required to meet service-specific height, weight and physical fitness standards at all times. When mobilizing for active duty, members go through a validation process to ensure they meet requirements. On the rare occasions when members are found not in compliance, they will not go on mission. They will be... MORE

Readout of National Guard Bureau chief Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus’ office call with Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovilė Šakalienė
August 13, 2025 — On August 13, Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, met with Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovilė Šakalienė at the Pentagon to discuss the importance of the long-standing U.S.-Lithuanian defense cooperation as part of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis,... MORE

Maj. Gen. William J. Edwards Opening Statement as Prepared for the House Committee on Oversight Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs hearing titled “The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnership at a Time”
June 25, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Written statement by Maj. Gen. William J. Edwards, director, Strategic Plans and Policy, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau, as prepared before the House Committee on Oversight Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs hearing titled “The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One... MORE

Guard Identifies AI-Generated Fake Videos
June 11, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. -- Several videos from “Bob” have been making the rounds online. They are fake. Red flags indicating a fake: The uniform name tape reads “Bob,” his rank reads “E-6,” and there is gibberish where “U.S. Army” should appear. In one video, the AI-generated “man” even eats a burrito through a mask. MORE

Federalizations of the National Guard for Domestic Missions Through 2025
June 9, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. -- On at least ten occasions since World War II, the President has mobilized National Guard troops for missions within the borders of the U.S. and retained them under federal authority. All these instances would fall within the broad confines of the Constitution, which authorizes the President to call up the militia "to execute the... MORE

Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus’ Opening Statement as Delivered at the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense's Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserves
May 22, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Written statement by General Steven S. Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, as delivered before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense's Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserves, May 22nd, 2025.Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, and... MORE