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New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere

The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.

By Carla Babb

3 days ago

Former Guardsman charged with trying to provide weapons to al-Qaida

A 25-year-old former Army National Guardsman faces federal charges that he attempted to provide al-Qaida with 3D-printed weapons.

4 days ago

National Guard to help hospitals in Maine, New Hampshire

Both states are reporting surges in COVID-19 cases.

4 years ago

How the Air Force will handle Oklahoma Guardsmen who refuse COVID-19 vaccinations

Air National Guardsmen who refused COVID-19 vaccination will be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve, with no pay or benefits.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Death, drugs and a disbanded unit: How the Guard’s Mexico border mission fell apart

For much of 2021, there were deep-seated issues with the National Guard's federally-controlled border mission.

By Davis Winkie

4 years ago

VA home loans grow in popularity, but challenges for buyers remain

VA guaranteed more than 1.44 million loans in fiscal 2021, the most ever.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Minnesota National Guard to help staff long-term care sites

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz first announced the plan to use Guard members in care homes in November.

4 years ago

Report: Airmen in fatal Humvee accident weren’t properly wearing seatbelts, helmets

One airman died and two were injured when a Humvee's sharp turn on a gravel road led to a rollover.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

DC Guard official says the Army is lying about its role in deploying troops on Jan. 6

National Guard officials are calling on Congress to review the Army's version of events.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Over 23,500 airmen and guardians say no to COVID vaccines as final deadline passes

More than 14,000 Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members were unvaccinated as of Friday, a day after the deadline for receiving the shots.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Unvaccinated Guardsmen won’t be able to drill or draw federal pay: SECDEF memo

Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

With defense bill stalled, will lawmakers ‘ping pong’ it home?

With hope of a normal legislative process almost gone, lawmakers are dusting off a nearly decade-old congressional playbook in the hopes of finding a way to get the annual defense authorization bill to the president’s desk before the end of December.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago