Two drones swoop near Estonian base housing US troops, 1 shot down
Two drones raised alarms in the South Estonia region of Estonia on Oct. 17 when they appeared near the Reedo military barracks.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest
Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.
The US draws down some troops on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Army later confirmed the move, but denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to NATO.
Trump nominates Lunday as Coast Guard commandant
Lunday has held the service's top leadership post in an acting role since Trump fired Adm. Linda Lee Fagan in January.
Female drill sergeants to don Army campaign hat in 2026
Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male counterparts.
By Eve Sampson
Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearings
Here’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press