Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missionsThe Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.By Zamone Perez30 hours ago
Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policyMilitary families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon2 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Texas Guardsman charged with human smuggling after high-speed chaseAuthorities said the Guardsman turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled, leading to a 15-mile chase at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune4 weeks ago
Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in CaliforniaLt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Coast Guard responds following Baltimore bridge collapseThe Coast Guard and multiple partners agencies responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico borderRoughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate6 weeks ago
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifleBattalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."By Irene Loewenson7 weeks ago
BROKEN TRACK: Suicides & suffering in Army’s exhausted armor communityAn Army Times data analysis found that armor brigades and tankers experienced higher suicide rates than the rest of the Army.By Davis Winkie8 weeks ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Texas to build 80-acre border base for National Guard troopsTroops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.By Uriel García, The Texas Tribune and Davis Winkie3 months ago
Ellsworth AFB reopens runway following B-1 crashEllsworth bombers that temporarily moved to Texas will return throughout the week.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago