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The U.S. Navy is carrying out a “one-time reset” of physical fitness assessment failures as it grapples with retaining sailors and recruiting new ones.

Targeted News Service provides Washington Bureau coverage, federal contract and contracting information for awards and for subcontracting opportunities, a congressional vote chart, federal and congressional press releases.

Congress should carefully consider the National Guard's needs whendeciding policy and provide adequate funding for equipment,personnel, and training. Specifically, Congress should promote theNational Guard Chief to the rank of general, designate the Deputyof Northern Command as a National Guardsman stationed inWashington, and permanently establish a separate procurementaccount for National Guard equipment.

The Army has done much to adapt its programs to strategic realities, but ensuring its ability to support a protracted war against terrorism requires additional initiatives that are fiscallyprudent, preserve combat readiness, and promote furthertransformation. Congress should ensure adequate funding for Armyprograms, carefully weigh proposals for increasing force structure,and push for further reforms in military education.

What are the Reserves and National Guard? What are the qualifications to join the Reserves and National Guard?