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DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE

DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE

Public Defense

Stephen E. Osborn, Adjutant General  

Mission Statement:
The Iowa National Guard provides timely, ready forces in support of domestic and global missions, responsive to the needs of the State and Nation.

Iowa National Guard Service Members
End Strength

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Why this is important:
In FY22, Iowa National Guard continued their supported a limited  COVID-19 Test Kit Surge Mission in Q2 that was in a 502(f)(2) status. In addition, the Iowa National Guard supported the Iowa Secretary of State with cyber capabilities during the Primar Election Cycle and additional network vulnerability assessments to assessments in support of the IGOV's School Safety Initiative. Guardsmen served in State Active Duty (SAD) status.

What we're doing about this:
We continue to increase our capacity to successfully contribute resources to serve the citizens of Iowa and the homeland, while simultaneously supporting Federal missions abroad. Intergovernmental and agency cooperation continued developed in FY22 enables future planning and response capability to meet State and National demand signals. We arecontinuing to implement current, and plan for future, stationing plans that enhance response capabilities and compliment current and emerging socio-economic opportunities.

Why this is important:
The Iowa National Guard remains ready to mobilize and execute missions that exceed the Governor's response requirements. Throughout the turbulent events of 2022, the Iowa National Guard demonstrated relevance to the citizens of Iowa during pandemic operational and logistical support.


What we're doing about this:
The Army National Guard attained 100% of authorized End Strength in 2022, (6824 authorized, 6824 assigned).  This is a decrease from 101.7% of authorized End Strength in 2021, but an increase from 98.7% in 2019 and 100% in 2020. As of September 26, 2022, the Iowa Army National Guard is ranked 17 of 54 States and Territories for overall strength health. The Air National Guard attained a 99.8% (971 authorized, 969 assigned) End Strength in 2022. This is a decrease from 100.6% of authorized End Strength in 2021, and an increase from 98.3% in 2020 and 98.9% in 2019. The Iowa National Guard is a Trusted Organization that is well postured to meet the needs of State and Federal requirements. 

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