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National Guard, Reserve Forces Address Budget Review

  • Defense.gov
  • May 22, 2025 | 01:32:58

National Guard Bureau and reserve forces senior leaders address the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee during a presidential review of the NGB and reserve forces fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington, May 22, 2025. Testifying are: NGB Chief Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus; Army Reserve Chief Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter; Navy Reserve Chief Vice Adm. Nancy S. Lacore; Marine Corps Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV; and Air Force Reserve Chief Lt. Gen. John P. Healy.

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