The guard is overseen at the federal level by the National Guard Bureau, the head of which is a four-star general and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military’s top advisory body.

“Now we’re just in planning phase, but all the conversations are happening directly with D.C., and National Guard Bureau is just truly a resource for D.C. to ensure they have everything they ...

Gen. Daniel Hokanson, 29th chief of the National Guard Bureau, retired Friday after 40 years of service. (1st. Lt. Katherine Sibilla/Army) The 29th chief of the National Guard Bureau relinquished ...