WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on the Pentagon’s decision to cease collecting National Guard enlistment bonus repayments:
“As leaders of the National Guard, governors commend Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s decision to suspend efforts to take back bonuses paid to Guardsmen and Guardswomen more than a decade ago.
Those men and women have served with honor and distinction, and they deserve a clear and fair system that will resolve any overpayment on behalf of the Pentagon in a manner that recognizes their service.
Governors will work with Congress and the Defense Department to ensure a fair, impartial review is conducted in a timely manner to ensure this situation is properly resolved.”
