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📰The Pulse Newsletter October 2024 Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to ensure that NGAAL meets all statutory and regulatory financial deadlines and responsibilities.

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Alabama sending 125 troops to Mexican border, Ivey says

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Alabama sending 125 troops to Mexican border, Ivey says “Securing the Southern Border has not been a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration, creating devastating consequences for every state,” Ivey said.

Congratulations to Spc. Abreu Campos from our 1-167th Infantry Regiment for taking home the gold in the men's

Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs appointed interim commissioner

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Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs appointed interim commissioner MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton has been appointed as the interim commissioner for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a news release from ADVA, the …

Lawmakers Stress Preservation of Governors' Authority

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Lawmakers Stress Preservation of Governors' Authority More than 100 lawmakers are calling for a provision to be included in the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that would potentially resolve a contentious debate over the Air Force’s proposal to transfer National Guardsmen to the Space Force without the consent of their governors.

Alabama sends additional help to Florida and North Carolina after hurricanes

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Alabama sends additional help to Florida and North Carolina after hurricanes Alabama has reinforced its commitment toward assisting states left reeling from the devastating one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton — announcing the deployment of first responders and support teams

Alabama National Guard helping with Hurricane Helene aftermath in North Carolina

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Alabama National Guard helping with Hurricane Helene aftermath in North Carolina “The river in some spots, we were told, used to be 30 maybe 40 yards and most areas now is up to 100 yards in width now,” said Technical Sgt. Jessie Thomas.

Senate Confirms 30th NGB Chief

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Senate Confirms 30th NGB Chief The Senate confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus to be the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sept. 25.

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NGAAL Gift Basket Winners! -

NGAAL Gift Basket Winners! We’re excited to announce the winners of our gift basket drawing from the submissions made at the 2024 NGAUS Conference in Detroit! Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who registered—we truly appreciate your participation and support.

Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to help with 'warzone-like devastation' in North Carolina

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Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to help with 'warzone-like devastation' in North Carolina Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has mobilized the state's national guard to aid in relief and search-and-rescue efforts following the horrifying impact of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

The easiest way to introduce someone new to NGAUS is with a Complimentary Membership. This annual membership is available to newly appointed Officers and Warrant Officers, regardless of grade, and has all the benefits of a paid membership at no cost. As a bonus, the Complimentary membership is good for the rest of this year and next year as well.

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Lawmakers Near Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown

Lawmakers Near Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown Congressional leaders announced Sunday that they had agreed on a bipartisan bill to fund government agencies through Dec. 20.

Alabama Guard Hosts All Guard Marksmanship Team Tryouts
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Alabama Guard Hosts All Guard Marksmanship Team Tryouts ANNISTON, Ala. – Eighteen National Guardsmen from across the country competed in the All Guard Marksmanship Team tryouts hosted by the Alabama National Guard’s Lethality Group at Fort McClellan

NGB Chief Nominee Takes Questions from SASC

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NGB Chief Nominee Takes Questions from SASC Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus answered questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 12 regarding his nomination to be the chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Alabama Air Guard Showcases Communications Capabilities

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Alabama Air Guard Showcases Communications Capabilities MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 226th Combat Communications Group, Alabama Air National Guard, conducted a large-scale contested environment exercise Sept. 5-8. Copperhead Beacon 2024 is an expeditionary

Alabama National Guard a part of "Operation We Remember"

BG Jeff Smith, along with W. Kent Davis, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired), JD and State Rep. Kenneth Paschal, were a part of the 2024 kick-off.

Operation We Remember is a Veterans su***de prevention awareness campaign that partners with universities, community colleges, high schools, and government agencies across the state to honor and remember the Alabama Veterans who have lost their lives to su***de. The 2024 campaign will include a display of 147 American flags to honor and remember the 147 Veterans in Alabama who died by su***de in 2022.

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Alabama National Guard soldiers spent summer getting key training

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Alabama National Guard soldiers spent summer getting key training : The Alabama Weather Blog Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, and when you say “summer” in the Alabama National Guard, that usually means annual training, affectionately known as “summer camp” within the ranks.

New committee on addressing veteran mental health floats firearm storage proposal

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New committee on addressing veteran mental health floats firearm storage proposal New committee on addressing veteran mental health floats firearm storage proposal

If you didn’t get to Detroit for this year’s Conference, mark 2025 on your calendar.
The 147th General Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee, Aug. 22-25, will be hosted by the Wisconsin National Guard!

146th General Conference & Exhibition August 23 - 26, 2024 Detroit OVERVIEW The NGAUS General Conference is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilia...

Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
CPT Michael Cofield, Alabama
Capt Richard Edwards, Alabama

Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam Motes, Alabama

The 146th Conference Is Officially Underway.