Latest "Guard benefits" stories

DoD looking to improve pay for Guard, Reserve troops

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said officials are conducting a review into the matter to see how to best address the pay gaps.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Guard chief wants free health care for all troops, activated or not

Leaders worry that troops who suffer injuries before and after active-duty don't have medical coverage they need.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Renewed push to make more Guard, Reserve missions count towards GI Bill benefits

The move would make more education benefits available to thousands of part-time troops.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

White House agrees to cover all costs for Guard coronavirus missions for three more states

The Guard deployments are expected to last until at least the end of 2020.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

National Guard coronavirus missions extended until 2021

The White House authorized the missions to continue until Dec. 31 after governors asked for more help.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump extends Guard coronavirus missions until mid-August

The move extends the deployments from 89 days to more than 120.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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