Russ Read is a Legislative Affairs Manager for Air Programs at the National Guard Association of the United States, responsible for advancing NGAUS legislative priorities in the air power portfolio. Russ has a background in communications, journalism, and consulting, with experience working in various roles in government and the private sector. Russ holds a Master's degree in International Affairs from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science from High Point University.
The National Guard Association of the United States
The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) is a nonpartisan organization representing nearly 45,000 current and former Army and Air National Guard officers. Formed in 1878, NGAUS is focused on procuring better equipment, standardized training and a more combat-ready force by petitioning Congress for resources. Well over a century later, NGAUS has the same mission. Our goal is to maintain the freedom and security of this nation by guaranteeing a strong national defense through the provision of a vital, dynamic National Guard as a part of the Total Force.