Guard May Be Without Permanent Leader This Summer

July 26, 2024
On Base

The White House Tuesday nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, currently at NORAD, to serve as the next head of the National Guard Bureau when Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson retires in early August, along with the current acting vice chief also retires that day.

The last-minute nomination may not give the Senate enough time to confirm Nordhaus before its August recess.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) told Military.com he may hold a hearing next week but noted that any senator can slow it down if they feel the process is moving too quickly.

Air National Guard photo of Nordhaus by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Battani

July 26, 2024
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