With Honor Action Joins Organizations to Applaud Introduction of Duty Status Reform Legislation

Posted on by Abigail Trotter

With Honor Action’s VP of Government Affairs, Kaylan Swartz, joined the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), along with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), Reserve Organization of America (ROA), and The American Legion to address the introduction of Duty Status Reform Act (H.R. 6976) (S.4801).

With Honor Action endorsed the Duty Status Reform Act earlier this year, sending letters to both the House and Senate detailing our priorities for the FY2027 NDAA.

“When our Reservists step up, whether overseas or in their own communities, they are doing dangerous and essential work. The Duty Status Reform Act is about fairness, consistency, and making sure every reservist is treated equally when they answer the call,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor. “With Honor Action is proud to endorse the Duty Status Reform Act, which ensures that Reservists don’t lose pay, healthcare access, or benefits simply because of the technical duty status they’re placed in while responding to disasters or serving their country. We thank For Country Caucus members Reps. Cisneros and Bergman for leading this bill and advocating for our Reserve Component.”

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission Releases Report on U.S. Cyber Force Generation

Posted on by Abigail Trotter

On June 3, 2026, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) released the Full Report from their Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation.

The Commission, organized in partnership with the Cyber Solarium Commission 2.0 (CSC 2.0) project at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), worked for nearly ten months to examine the shortcomings in our ability to man, train, and equip for military cyber operations, and the foundation needed to deliver a twenty-first-century cyber fighting force. Their report highlights the core details, role and responsibilities, and necessary authorities a future Cyber Force would need to overcome the barriers to institutional change.

Commissioners include With Honor Co-Founder & CEO Rye Barcott, Former Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Command LTG(R) Ed Cardon as Co-Chair, Former Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy, and Commander US. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet, ADM(R) Mike Gilday, USN, Former Deputy Director, National Security Agency, Mr. George Barnes, and Former Program Manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Ms. Perri Adams.

Read the full report.

Learn more about the Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation.

With Honor Action Hosts Reception to Celebrate the Revitalization of America’s Maritime Industrial Base

Posted on by Abigail Trotter

Following the joint hearing “Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base” of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, With Honor Action hosted a reception to celebrate the revitalization of America’s maritime industrial base.

The U.S. shipbuilding industry has reached a critical turning point. Over the last decade, while China built over 6,700 commercial vessels, the United States produced just 37. It isn’t just a matter of trade; it is a national security priority. To maintain our defense capabilities and protect our economic interests, we must bridge the gap between education and the shipyard. Reinvigorating American shipbuilding is essential to ensuring our country remains competitive and secure on the global stage.

We’re grateful for the leadership of Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), along with For Country Caucus members Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), who have elevated the importance of shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base.

Read With Honor Action’s statement from the hearing here.

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