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Senators press Army on Guard health coverage, family advocacy staffing and Arctic readiness
Summary
Senators pressed Army leaders to improve health coverage access for reserve and Guard members, address family advocacy staffing gaps at Fort Wainwright and ensure Arctic units have the specialized gear and training they need.
WASHINGTON — Senators used a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing to press Army leaders on National Guard health coverage, family advocacy staffing and whether the Army’s sole Arctic division has the equipment it needs.
Reserve and Guard health coverage: Senator Moran described legislation he is developing to expand premium‑free health coverage for reserve and Guard members and asked whether Army leaders would work with him to improve TRICARE access. Secretary Dan Driscoll said he would “be honored to work with your office on that,”…
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