LINKS TO LOCAL & NATIONAL MEDIA STORIES:
Here are some of the top stories on this issue...
HASC unanimously votes in favor of H.R. 3930: http://thehill.com/policy/defense/205559-armed-services-panel-rejects-army-plan-to-take-national-guards-apaches
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140505/DEFREG02/305050017/1001/DEFSECT
Senator Mikulski calls for a second opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM2btrUVgaI
Congress to Pentagon - Hand Over the War Budget: http://news360.com/article/228745885
Governor Perry brings to light what he and the other Governor's were told by President Obama: http://youtu.be/owiEL7OYo_A
http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/03/06/pentagon-defends-cutting-guards-combat-aircraft/
http://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2014/03/member-of-joint-chiefs-to-resign-in.html
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140301/NEWS02/303010009/State-governors-
fight-back-against-National-Guard-cuts
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/military-spending-cuts/pentagon-set-slash-military-pre-world-war-ii-levels-n37086
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1426
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2014/March/Pages/BattleBrewingOverFutureOfArmyAviationPrograms.aspx
http://m.military.com/daily-news/2014/02/08/army-would-take-apaches-from-natl-guard.html?ESRC=army-a.nl
http://www.wbir.com/videos/news/local/military/2014/02/06/5267613/
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/07/3600681/army-would-take-apache-helicopters.html
http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/military/article/Texas-Guard-may-see-its-copters-fly-away-5155746.php#/0
http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/military/2014/01/15/national-guard-army-plan-would-eliminate-30-helicopters/4491929/
http://www.abc27.com/story/24438313/pa-guard-fights-army-over-apache-helicopters
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20140115/NEWS01/140115011?nclick_check=1&g
oback=%2Egde_2617722_member_5829330145462218754#%21
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865594117/Guard-members-could-be-out-of-work-if-Army-takes-back-Apache-helicopters.html
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/01/pennsylvania_national_guard_op.html
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_9135.shtml
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/119050/nc-governor-visits-army-guard-aviators#.UtY-qfbmQg8
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HASC unanimously votes in favor of H.R. 3930: http://thehill.com/policy/defense/205559-armed-services-panel-rejects-army-plan-to-take-national-guards-apaches
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140505/DEFREG02/305050017/1001/DEFSECT
Senator Mikulski calls for a second opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM2btrUVgaI
Congress to Pentagon - Hand Over the War Budget: http://news360.com/article/228745885
Governor Perry brings to light what he and the other Governor's were told by President Obama: http://youtu.be/owiEL7OYo_A
http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/03/06/pentagon-defends-cutting-guards-combat-aircraft/
http://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2014/03/member-of-joint-chiefs-to-resign-in.html
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140301/NEWS02/303010009/State-governors-
fight-back-against-National-Guard-cuts
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/military-spending-cuts/pentagon-set-slash-military-pre-world-war-ii-levels-n37086
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1426
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2014/March/Pages/BattleBrewingOverFutureOfArmyAviationPrograms.aspx
http://m.military.com/daily-news/2014/02/08/army-would-take-apaches-from-natl-guard.html?ESRC=army-a.nl
http://www.wbir.com/videos/news/local/military/2014/02/06/5267613/
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/07/3600681/army-would-take-apache-helicopters.html
http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/military/article/Texas-Guard-may-see-its-copters-fly-away-5155746.php#/0
http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/military/2014/01/15/national-guard-army-plan-would-eliminate-30-helicopters/4491929/
http://www.abc27.com/story/24438313/pa-guard-fights-army-over-apache-helicopters
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20140115/NEWS01/140115011?nclick_check=1&g
oback=%2Egde_2617722_member_5829330145462218754#%21
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865594117/Guard-members-could-be-out-of-work-if-Army-takes-back-Apache-helicopters.html
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/01/pennsylvania_national_guard_op.html
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_9135.shtml
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/119050/nc-governor-visits-army-guard-aviators#.UtY-qfbmQg8
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Back on December 5th, 2013, Jen Judsen uncovered all of this for the first time in article on InsideDefense.com:
http://insidedefense.com/201312062455034/Inside-Defense-General/Public-Articles/army-aviation-plan-would-divest-kiowas-move-guard-apaches-to-scout-role/menu-id-926.html
The Army Times then publicly acknowledged the Active Duty Army plans to take all AH-64 Apache Helicopters from the National Guard. To read this article, check out:
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20131209/NEWS04/312090006/Army-Plans-Scrap-Kiowa-Helo-Fleet
In early January, Army Chief of Staff General Odierno put out more details of the plan. Check out:
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1369
On January 11th, Secretary of Defense Hagel announced that he concurs with and approves of the Active Duty Army plan to scrap the OH-58D Kiowas and take all the AH-64 Apaches from the Guard.
http://insidedefense.com/201312062455034/Inside-Defense-General/Public-Articles/army-aviation-plan-would-divest-kiowas-move-guard-apaches-to-scout-role/menu-id-926.html
The Army Times then publicly acknowledged the Active Duty Army plans to take all AH-64 Apache Helicopters from the National Guard. To read this article, check out:
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20131209/NEWS04/312090006/Army-Plans-Scrap-Kiowa-Helo-Fleet
In early January, Army Chief of Staff General Odierno put out more details of the plan. Check out:
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1369
On January 11th, Secretary of Defense Hagel announced that he concurs with and approves of the Active Duty Army plan to scrap the OH-58D Kiowas and take all the AH-64 Apaches from the Guard.
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On January 12th, a follow on article regarding the plan to scrap the OH-58 was published. It sounds as if the plan is all but set in stone. Read more at:
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/14/the-us-army-is-about-to-make-a-huge-mistake.aspx
But then...
http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=266801394&message_id=3471060&user_id=NGAUS&group_id=937411&jobid=16677426
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In contrast, the articles below explains why this is a bad idea. Ironically, the first link below was published nearly two years ago.
http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=63478
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140113/DEFREG02/301130024/Trouble-Brewing-Between-US-Army-s-Active-Duty-Guard-Forces
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/01/army-guard-on-brink-of-war-ngaus-fires-first-salvo/?post_id=1450333806_10202817346581974#_=_
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/01/budgets-betrayal-national-guard-fights-to-keep-apache-gunships/
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http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/14/the-us-army-is-about-to-make-a-huge-mistake.aspx
But then...
http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=266801394&message_id=3471060&user_id=NGAUS&group_id=937411&jobid=16677426
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In contrast, the articles below explains why this is a bad idea. Ironically, the first link below was published nearly two years ago.
http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=63478
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140113/DEFREG02/301130024/Trouble-Brewing-Between-US-Army-s-Active-Duty-Guard-Forces
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/01/army-guard-on-brink-of-war-ngaus-fires-first-salvo/?post_id=1450333806_10202817346581974#_=_
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/01/budgets-betrayal-national-guard-fights-to-keep-apache-gunships/
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NEW! http://capwiz.com/ngaus/utr/1/CHCATTUAMF/AKXCTTUANU/10311780041
NEW! http://www.ngaus.org/issues-advocacy/priorities-issues/army-national-guard-budget-cuts
MESSAGE FROM NGAUS PRESIDENT HARGETT
BreakingDefense published an article, with several quotes from current NGAUS President, Major General (Retired) Gus Hargett. In the article, he states "I’m disappointed at the senior leadership of the Pentagon for not being more involved in this decision process, not listening more to the TAGs." He then goes on to say, “If you (Hagel) get a letter from 57 senators — and last time I looked there’s only 100 of them over there… would you not say, ‘hey, we’ve got a problem’?” But “the senior leadership of the DoD have not been there when they were needed.”
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/02/ngaus-head-knocks-senior-pentagon-leaders-on-army-budget-battle/
And watch a personal appeal from NGAUS President Hargett: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYgVBbH5l7Q
In the short video, he shares concerns about what the president's upcoming budget could mean for the Army National Guard, and urges Guardsmen and NGAUS members to support H.R. 3930.
ALSO FROM NGAUS...
http://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/news/capitol-hill-hear-army-aviation-plan
Here's what the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) has to say about the inter-operability of Active Duty and the Guard:
http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=266800268&sid=29694624&m=3339756&u=NGAUS&j
=16390577&s=http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipien
t_id=266800268&message_id=3339756&user_id=NGAUS&group_id=557121&jobid=163905
The National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS) recently released two documents worth downloading and sharing among the force. The first document is a timeline of what Guard units should be doing and when; the second provides more key talking points when speaking with others about what's at risk and how it affects your State.
NEW! http://www.ngaus.org/issues-advocacy/priorities-issues/army-national-guard-budget-cuts
MESSAGE FROM NGAUS PRESIDENT HARGETT
BreakingDefense published an article, with several quotes from current NGAUS President, Major General (Retired) Gus Hargett. In the article, he states "I’m disappointed at the senior leadership of the Pentagon for not being more involved in this decision process, not listening more to the TAGs." He then goes on to say, “If you (Hagel) get a letter from 57 senators — and last time I looked there’s only 100 of them over there… would you not say, ‘hey, we’ve got a problem’?” But “the senior leadership of the DoD have not been there when they were needed.”
http://breakingdefense.com/2014/02/ngaus-head-knocks-senior-pentagon-leaders-on-army-budget-battle/
And watch a personal appeal from NGAUS President Hargett: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYgVBbH5l7Q
In the short video, he shares concerns about what the president's upcoming budget could mean for the Army National Guard, and urges Guardsmen and NGAUS members to support H.R. 3930.
ALSO FROM NGAUS...
http://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/news/capitol-hill-hear-army-aviation-plan
Here's what the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) has to say about the inter-operability of Active Duty and the Guard:
http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=266800268&sid=29694624&m=3339756&u=NGAUS&j
=16390577&s=http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipien
t_id=266800268&message_id=3339756&user_id=NGAUS&group_id=557121&jobid=163905
The National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS) recently released two documents worth downloading and sharing among the force. The first document is a timeline of what Guard units should be doing and when; the second provides more key talking points when speaking with others about what's at risk and how it affects your State.
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NGAUS recently released a presentation that factually counters the Active Duty Army Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI):
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A Stimson report, titled "Strategic Agility: Strong National Defense for Today's Global and Fiscal Realities," represents the consensus of Stimson's 17-member Defense Advisory Committee and includes detailed options for how the Department of Defense can advance an updated defense strategy that maintains U.S. national security while meeting required budget levels.
The budget savings recommended by the Defense Advisory Committee fall into three broad categories:
• $22.4 billion in management reforms. These would cut excess military and civilian personnel in headquarters and defense agencies, reduce centralized training, reform military retirement and health benefits, and eliminate funding for unnecessary commissaries and exchanges.
• $21.4 billion in changes to force structure. These would maintain robust space, air, naval and special operations forces, and expand investment in cyber capabilities, but reduce active forces best suited for protracted wars and cut back nuclear forces. The restructuring would take advantage of the cost-effective strategic depth provided by the National Guard and Reserve.
• $5.7 billion in reduced modernization costs. These would maintain the long-range strike bomber and increase the number of AEGIS destroyers for theater missile defenses. The adjustments would freeze missile defenses in the United States and purchases of new ground vehicles. The cuts would also slow purchases of F-35 fighter jets and ballistic missile submarines, cut back tactical nuclear weapons, and shift development resources toward advanced technologies.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.stimson.org/spotlight/new-stimson-report-recommends-changes-to-us-defense-budget-to-strengthen-national-security
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/Strategic_Agility_Report.pdf
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/A_New_US_Defense_Strategy_for_a_New_Era.pdf
The budget savings recommended by the Defense Advisory Committee fall into three broad categories:
• $22.4 billion in management reforms. These would cut excess military and civilian personnel in headquarters and defense agencies, reduce centralized training, reform military retirement and health benefits, and eliminate funding for unnecessary commissaries and exchanges.
• $21.4 billion in changes to force structure. These would maintain robust space, air, naval and special operations forces, and expand investment in cyber capabilities, but reduce active forces best suited for protracted wars and cut back nuclear forces. The restructuring would take advantage of the cost-effective strategic depth provided by the National Guard and Reserve.
• $5.7 billion in reduced modernization costs. These would maintain the long-range strike bomber and increase the number of AEGIS destroyers for theater missile defenses. The adjustments would freeze missile defenses in the United States and purchases of new ground vehicles. The cuts would also slow purchases of F-35 fighter jets and ballistic missile submarines, cut back tactical nuclear weapons, and shift development resources toward advanced technologies.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.stimson.org/spotlight/new-stimson-report-recommends-changes-to-us-defense-budget-to-strengthen-national-security
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/Strategic_Agility_Report.pdf
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/A_New_US_Defense_Strategy_for_a_New_Era.pdf