Army to commit $7 billion for Guard gear.

• Author: Erwin, Sandra I.
• Position: Washington PULSE - Brief Article

The Army National Guard's equipment wish list, also known as "unfunded requirements, has grown over the years to nearly $14 billion. But help may be on the way. A considerable commitment of forces to the Iraq war--with eight brigades now deployed--is likely to earn the Guard a substantial payback in the form of new hardware. The Army is expected to fund at least $7 billion of the Guard's wish list during the next...