Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans for 11 furlough days at a meeting May 14, 2013.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans for 11 furlough days at a meeting May 14, 2013. (Defense Department photo)

Alicia Hinds Ward, 2013 National Guard Spouse of the Year, poses for a photo with Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the director of the Air National Guard after winning the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award, in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013.

Alicia Hinds Ward, 2013 National Guard Spouse of the Year, poses for a photo with Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the director of the Air National Guard after winning the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award, in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013. The awards, presented by Military Spouse magazine and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, honor spouses of military members. (Air Force photo by Scott Ash)

The finalists and the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award pose for a photograph after the awards ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013.

The finalists and the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award pose for a photograph after the awards ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013. Pictured left to right are: Shelley Kimball, Coast Guard Spouse of the Year, from District 7, Fla.; Karen Guenther, Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, from Quantico, Va.; Alicia Hinds Ward, D.C. National Guard Spouse of the Year, and winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award; Alisha Youch, Navy Spouse of the Year, from Kings Bay, Ga.; Verenice Castillo, Air Force Spouse of the Year, from Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; and Tara Crooks, Army Spouse of the Year, from Fort Sill, Okla. The awards, presented by Military Spouse magazine and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, honor spouses of military members. (Army News photo by Lisa Ferdinando/RELEASED)

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the director of the Air National Guard addresses the audience during the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award ceremony, in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the director of the Air National Guard addresses the audience during the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award ceremony, in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013. Alicia Hinds Ward, 2013 National Guard Spouse of the Year, won the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award. The award, presented by Military Spouse magazine and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, honors spouses of military members. (Air Force photo by Scott Ash/RELEASED)

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced plans to combat sexual assault in the military May 7, 2013.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced plans to combat sexual assault in the military May 7, 2013. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett)

Chief Master Sgt. Timoty W. Daiker, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, addresses a crowd at Joint Base Andrews, MD., during his retirement ceremony on May 3, 2013.

Chief Master Sgt. Timoty W. Daiker, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, addresses a crowd at Joint Base Andrews, MD., during his retirement ceremony on May 3, 2013. Daiker is the first ANGRC Command Chief and retires after 31 years of military service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau adresses a crowd at Joint Base Andrews during a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Timothy W. Daiker, the chief master sgt. of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, on May 3, 20

Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau adresses a crowd at Joint Base Andrews during a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Timothy W. Daiker, the chief master sgt. of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, on May 3, 2013. Daiker is the first ANGRC Command Chief and retires after 31 years of military service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tarah White, 160th Theater Signal Support Brigade airfield systems journeyman, punches down category five cable to a patch panel, March 19, 2013, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tarah White, 160th Theater Signal Support Brigade airfield systems journeyman, punches down category five cable to a patch panel, March 19, 2013, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller)

Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, the Air National Guard Readiness Center commander, discussed issues impacting Guardsmen and their families during the ANGRC Wingman Day April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, the Air National Guard Readiness Center commander, discussed issues impacting Guardsmen and their families during the ANGRC Wingman Day April 25, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wingman Day was institutionalized by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force in early 2012 as a recurring opportunity for commanders to address their people and for face-to-face, peer-to-peer discussions on issues that impact resiliency, stress, suicide prevention, sexual assault, substance abuse, safety, and much more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, thanks Army Major Gen. David S. Baldwin, the adjutant general of California, and the state of California after receiving the Order of California April 23, 2013 at the Pen

Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, thanks Army Major Gen. David S. Baldwin, the adjutant general of California, and the state of California after receiving the Order of California April 23, 2013 at the Pentagon, D.C. The Order of California, the state’s highest award, is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the state of California or the nation by a member of the California National Guard, State Military Reserve, or Naval Militia in a position of great responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Army Major Gen. David S. Baldwin, the adjutant general of California, discusses the accomplishments of Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, during the presentation of the Order of California April 23, 2013

Army Major Gen. David S. Baldwin, the adjutant general of California, discusses the accomplishments of Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, during the presentation of the Order of California April 23, 2013 at the Pentagon, D.C. The Order of California, the state’s highest award, is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the state of California or the nation by a member of the California National Guard, State Military Reserve, or Naval Militia in a position of great responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

1st Lt. Craig Geise, a medical team member from Madison, Wis., assigned to the 54th Civil Support Team, a National Guard unit from Madison, Wis.

Civil support teams have been busy this week as events unfolded in the U.S. In this 2008 image, 1st Lt. Craig Geise, a medical team member from Madison, Wis., assigned to the 54th Civil Support Team, a National Guard unit from Madison, Wis., listens to a briefing during training. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Bell)

Retired ANG CCMs unveil a portrait of Chief Master Sgt. Theodore H. Jackson during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013, at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

(Left to right) Retired Air Force chief master sergeants Richard Green, Bernard Carbon, Ed Brown, Valerie Benton, Dick Smith, and Chris Muncy unveil a portrait of Chief Master Sgt. Theodore H. Jackson during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013, at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jackson was the first appointed senior enlisted adviser to the director of the Air National Guard and became a recognized spokesman for ANG enlisted personnel on welfare and morale matters. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston)

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander, speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander, speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013, honoring Chief Master Sgt. Theodore H. Jackson at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jackson was the first appointed senior enlisted adviser to the director of the Air National Guard and became a recognized spokesman for ANG enlisted personnel on welfare and morale matters. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston)

A flight crew with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th Rescue Squadron conducts training with an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter near Bryant Air Field on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Jan. 29, 2013.

A flight crew with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th Rescue Squadron conducts training with an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter near Bryant Air Field on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Jan. 29, 2013. (Photo by Maj. Guy L. Hayes)

Brig. Gen. Jennifer Walter at her promotion ceremony to Brigadier General on Oct. 14 in Des Moines

Maj. Gen. Tim Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, presents a general officer flag to Brig. Gen. Jennifer Walter at her promotion ceremony to Brigadier General on Oct. 14 in Des Moines. Walter is the first female general officer in the history of the Iowa Air National Guard.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III assumed responsibility as the 15th Director of the Air National Guard in a ceremony hosted by Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Read Gen. Clarke's letter to Airmen

Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III assumed responsibility as the 15th Director of the Air National Guard in a ceremony hosted by Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Read Gen. Clarke's letter to Airmen. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Mr. Gavin Macaloon, president of the D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter of the Air Force Association, recognizes the 2012 AFA ANG Action Officers of the Year

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Mr. Gavin Macaloon, president of the D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter of the Air Force Association, recognizes the 2012 AFA ANG Action Officers of the Year during a ceremony at the Sheraton National Harbor Hotel, Arlington, Va. March 13, 2013. The AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association which promotes a dominant Air Force and strong national defense and honors Airmen and Air Force heritage. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Brigadier General R. Scott Williams, Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center

Brigadier General R. Scott Williams, Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William H. Etter, right, passes the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region flag to U.S. Army Gen. Charles H. Jacoby, NORAD commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William H. Etter, right, passes the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region flag to U.S. Army Gen. Charles H. Jacoby, NORAD commander, during the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) change of command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lisa Norman)

Chief Master Sergeant James W. Hotaling, Air National Guard Command Chief, met with Airmen in the National Capital Region for the first time during an enlisted call at the ANG Readiness Center.

Chief Master Sergeant James W. Hotaling, Air National Guard Command Chief, met with Airmen in the National Capital Region for the first time during an enlisted call at the ANG Readiness Center. Hotaling is the 11th Command Chief of the ANG and discussed three key aim points; the profession of arms, the health of the force and recognizing and renewing commitment to Airmen. (National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Technical Sgt. Leslie Cummings, the first and only female military training instructor in the Air National Guard, is also the first and only Air National Guard member to be named the Air University Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

Technical Sgt. Leslie Cummings, the first and only female military training instructor in the Air National Guard, is also the first and only Air National Guard member to be named the Air University Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

The Virginia Air National Guard's 203rd RED HORSE Squadron conducted a memorial service at the State Military Reservation March 3, 2011, to honor 18 unit members and three Florida Army Guard aviators who perished in a military transport crash 10 years ago

The Virginia Air National Guard's 203rd RED HORSE Squadron conducted a memorial service at the State Military Reservation March 3, 2011, to honor 18 unit members and three Florida Army Guard aviators who perished in a military transport crash 10 years ago. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard)

Chuck Hagel is sworn into office Feb. 27, 2013, by Michael L. Rhodes, the Defense Department's director of administration and management, as Hagel's wife, Lilibet, holds a Bible at the Pentagon.

Chuck Hagel is sworn into office Feb. 27, 2013, by Michael L. Rhodes, the Defense Department's director of administration and management, as Hagel's wife, Lilibet, holds a Bible at the Pentagon. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)