Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted leader for the National Guard Bureau, gives remarks following comments by Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs during a town hall-sty

Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted leader for the National Guard Bureau, gives remarks following comments by Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs during a town hall-style meeting with Air National Guard airmen and civilians Nov. 20, 2012, at the ANG Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Grass recently became the 27th CNGB in September 2012 and is using the meeting as an opportunity to share his vision for the future of the National Guard. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs, addresses Air National Guard airmen and civilians Nov. 20, 2012, at the ANG Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs, addresses Air National Guard airmen and civilians Nov. 20, 2012, at the ANG Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md., during a town hall-style meeting. Grass recently became the 27th CNGB in September 2012 and is using the meeting as an opportunity to share his vision for the future of the National Guard. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Col. Marie E. Wauters, the Air National Guard chief of recruiting and retention, discusses recruiting and retention issues with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012

Col. Marie E. Wauters, the Air National Guard chief of recruiting and retention, discusses recruiting and retention issues with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Col Brett A. Wyrick, the Air National Guard's director of medical services, participates in a panel discussion with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference

Col Brett A. Wyrick, the Air National Guard's director of medical services, participates in a panel discussion with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Maj. Gen. William N. Reddel, the Adjutant General for the New Hampshire National Guard, discusses suicide prevention with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012

Maj. Gen. William N. Reddel, the Adjutant General for the New Hampshire National Guard, discusses suicide prevention with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Brig. Gen. Joseph G. Balskus, the assistant Adjutant General - Air for the Florida National Guard, discusses suicide prevention with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012

Brig. Gen. Joseph G. Balskus, the assistant Adjutant General - Air for the Florida National Guard, discusses suicide prevention with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG.

Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, left, Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, the Air National Guard Readiness Center commander, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted leader for the National Guard Bureau, right, participate in a panel discussion with National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs, addresses National Guard senior leaders Nov. 14, 2012

U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs, addresses National Guard senior leaders Nov. 14, 2012, during the Air National Guard Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steve Cray, assistant Adjutant General for Air of the Vermont Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steve Cray, assistant Adjutant General for Air of the Vermont Air National Guard, listens to a presentation during the ANG Strategic Planning System at the National Convention Center, Leesburg, Va., Nov. 13, 2012. The ANG SPS started in 2006 and is a field-driving initiative to provide strategic priorities for missions, force development, manning and organization for the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses National Guard senior leaders Nov. 15, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

National Guard senior leaders during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William H. Etter, the assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs for National Guard matters, left, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, the deputy director of the Air National Guard, center left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the ANG, center right, listen during a panel discussion as U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs, right, addresses National Guard senior leaders Nov. 14, 2012, during the ANG Senior Leadership Conference at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va. The ANG SLC offered a single forum for senior leaders and unit commanders to exchange ideas and provide field input on critical issues affecting the future of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard, right, speaks with Brig. Gen. Steve Cray, assistant adjutant general for air, Vermont National Guard during the ANG SPS at the National Convention Center, Leesburg, Va., No

Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard, right, speaks with Brig. Gen. Steve Cray, assistant adjutant general for air, Vermont National Guard during the ANG SPS at the National Convention Center, Leesburg, Va., Nov. 13, 2012. The ANG SPS started in 2006 and is a field-driving initiative to provide strategic priorities for missions, force development, manning and organization for the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)