Legislation / Resolutions
Air National Guard
C-130H Modernization, C-130J Recapitalization
The IssueThe Air National Guard continues to operate legacy C-130H Hercules aircraft, while procuring C-130J Super Hercules aircraft through Congressional appropriations.RecommendationsContinue to appropriate funds for C-130H propeller, engine, and avionics...
Concurrent Fielding of F-35, KC-46 Aircraft
The Issue The F-35 Lightning II fighter and the KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tanker are the latest platforms fielded by the Air Force. Each system is equipped with the latest technology to provide the greatest advantage in combat operations. Recommendation Continue...
Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment
The Issue The Air National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations while performing the same missions as the active component. Yet, it is not equipped in the same manner. Recommendation As the Air Force...
Army National Guard
Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment
The IssueThe Army National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations while performing the same missions as the active component. Yet, it is not equipped in the same manner.RecommendationAs the Army acquires new...
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Modernization
The IssueModernized High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) have an immediate, positive impact on readiness in Army National Guard units. However, a significant shortfall remains, with more than half of National Guard HMMWVs currently beyond their...
UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization, Recapitalization
The IssueThe Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft that are over 25 years old.RecommendationsAccelerate modernization and recapitalization of the National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk fleet and continue...