Top Guard space officer fears readiness loss as Space and Air Force processes diverge

Top Guard space officer fears readiness loss as Space and Air Force processes diverge
Top Guard space officer fears readiness loss as Space and Air Force processes diverge

The Ohio Air National Guard’s 178th Wing on Aug. 10-11 hosted the annual Vulcan Guard space exercise, that this year included personnel from US Space Command, the Brazilian military and all seven National Guard states conducting space operations.

National Guard chief on lessons from Ukraine, COVID-19 and military promotion limbo

National Guard chief on lessons from Ukraine, COVID-19 and military promotion limbo
National Guard chief on lessons from Ukraine, COVID-19 and military promotion limbo

In part of a wide-ranging interview with Breaking Defense, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said “every one” of the holds on confirmation for Joint Chiefs members is exacting a price on the military.

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Why the enduring Lakota is the workhorse of the US Army and National Guard

Why the enduring Lakota is the workhorse of the US Army and National Guard
Why the enduring Lakota is the workhorse of the US Army and National Guard

In its last Southwest border rotation of 24 helicopters over a one-year period, National Guard Lakotas flew nearly 14,000 hours – near combat deployment numbers for these airframes.

National Guard chief looks to keep 25 Guard fighter squadrons, but may need help from Hill

National Guard chief looks to keep 25 Guard fighter squadrons, but may need help from Hill
National Guard chief looks to keep 25 Guard fighter squadrons, but may need help from Hill

“We have 25 fighter squadrons in the Guard right now. And when I look at the global demand, my personal view is I think we need to keep all 25 of those. I think our nation needs that capability,” said National Guard chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson.