National Guard Head Wants Joint Chiefs Status

General Craig McKinley, National Guard Bureau Chief, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday in defense of legislation that would give the National Guard a permanent seat with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (0:22)

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Dempsey: National Guard Head Will Have Input, Despite Not Being A Joint Chief

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he values the input of the National Guard Bureau Chief, General Craig McKinley, but does not see it necessary to give the National Guard a permanent seat with the Joint Chiefs. (0:12)

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