Legislative Successes:
The legislative staff worked tirelessly to ensure that National Guard issues and legislative priorities were included in the FY14 NDAA. Accomplishments include:
•No major changes to Army or Air National Guard end strength
•Ample funding for National Guard accounts
•Saved the UH-72 Lakota helicopter from retirement and increased procurement funding
•Requires the Department of Defense to submit reporting on the role of the National Guard in U.S. Cyber Command and cybersecurity operations
•Limitations on deployment cancellations and off-ramping for National Guard units
•Improved mental health care for National Guard service members
•Stopped the Air Force from divesting the A-10 Warthog