Legislative Actions
FY 2011 Top Legislative Issues
Early Retirement Credit for Guardsmen
- Authorize retroactive credit to September 11, 2001
- Provide an incentive for continued service beyond 20 years, by authorizing one year early retirement credit for every two years served beyond twenty
Empowerment
- Permanent seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB)
- Authorize a 3-Star vice chief of National Guard Bureau
- Tactical Control (TACON) for governors of Title 10 personnel during homeland disaster response operations
Fully Equip and Modernize the Army National Guard (ARNG)
- Continue to provide robust funding for ARNG equipment and the National Guard and Reserves Equipment Account (NGREA), which enables the Guard to acquire critical dual-use equipment for homeland disaster response operations
Recapitalize the Air National Guard (ANG)
- Implement a Total Force concurrent and balanced procurement policy for both flying and support missions and commit to the timing and locations of ANG aircraft basing
- Aging ANG fighter aircraft should be programmed for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) to ensure continued combat capability while units await new missions
Modernize National Guard Facilities
- Provide robust military construction funding to assure modern and functional training and mobilizations facilities
- Fully support an increase of Guard and Reserve Initiative funds to provide flexible options for critical infrastructure projects
Recognize Title 32 Duty in Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Correct the oversight of not including National Guard Title 32 active duty to fully qualify for educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill
