WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * National Guard Bureau Chief Says Guard Delivers 'Incredible Value' Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee yesterday, the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau emphasized the guard's value to America. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus joined reserve component senior leaders to provide an update during the review of the president's fiscal year 2026 budget request for the N  more