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Soldiers in the Maryland Army National Guard use the back of the soldiers in front of them to fill out their medical paperwork to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington on Jan. 14, 2021.

The federal government fails to honor obligations to National Guard members

If we were serious about honoring the troops in our National Guard and Reserve, we would compensate them in pay and benefits for every single day they spend in uniform, says the author of this commentary.

By Peter Lucier

3 years ago

Early end date for Guard coronavirus deployment draws criticism from veterans in Congress

Current plans call for Guard missions to end after 89 days, one day short of minimums needed to qualify for certain retirement and education benefits.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago