ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

The Army National Guard’s integration with the active component is stronger today than at any time in the Guard’s history, the chief of the National Guard Bureau says.

“Our equipment is better, our readiness is better, the personnel training, medical readiness, is as good as it has ever been,” said Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, who became chief in August after serving four years as the bureau’s three-star vice chief.