Preserving the National Guards relevance in combat with modern Aviation equipment

The National Guard has a unique dual mission, serving as the
primary combat reserve for the Air Force and Army, and performing the vital mission of defending the homeland. Over the last 30 years, the Nation has relied on the National Guard to shift from a strategic reserve to an operational force meeting the high operational tempo of continuous redeployments abroad.
For example, the Blackhawk A/L aircraft are being recapped to the V model, which is not approved for combat. The Kiowa helicopter was also removed from the National Guard and not replaced.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States recommends to the Congress of the United States legislation to ensure that
Aviation assets, airframes, and missions within the National Guard are replaced fully with a follow on, in parity with Active Duty counterparts.