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Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missions
The Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.
By Zamone Perez
Soldier to be sentenced for murder in Texas protest shooting
The sentencing hearing for Sgt. Daniel Perry begins today.
Army to discharge sergeant convicted of murdering Air Force veteran
Perry said he shot Air Force vet Garrett Foster with his handgun when the veteran raised his rifle toward Perry’s car.
By Zamone Perez
Army sergeant convicted of murder made racist remarks, violent threats
Unsealed evidence shows racist comments, threats of violence made by Army Sgt. Daniel Perry before killing of Austin protester.
By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune
Texas governor seeks to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder
Sgt. Daniel Perry was convicted by a jury of fatally shooting 28-year-old Garrett Foster during a protest in Austin in 2020.
Operation Lone Star border mission needs $460 million to stay afloat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission is the biggest deployment of Texas National Guard members to the border in size and duration.
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee
A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack.
DC Guard almost deployed to Capitol on Jan. 6 without permission
Officials with the select committee investigating the violence on Jan. 6 released a final 845-report on their findings on Thursday.
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.
By Joe Gould
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Texas pulls from state prison budget for Operation Lone Star funding
Of the $359.6 million being diverted to the Operation Lone Star border security operation, $339 million will pay for Texas National Guard troops involved.
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune