DC Guard slated to deploy by mid-week, defense official says
The Army has activated about 800 D.C. National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement across the nation’s capital.
By Carla Babb
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Why sandwiches are the military’s most underrated culinary innovation
August is National Sandwich Month. From shelf-stable MREs to hoagies grabbed before a convoy, the sandwich has become a culinary icon within the ranks.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Army National Guard general to ‘synchronize’ Maui troop response
Guard and active duty troops are providing air and sea lift of cargo, fire suppression as needed and setting up supply staging areas on Maui and Oahu.
Marines joining Maui recovery effort, more active duty may follow
The Hawaii National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already on the ground but Hawaii needs to formally request a larger force.
By AP Staff
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby
Temperatures around Camp Shelby topped 100 degrees from Friday to Monday.
Nebraska to use pandemic funds for National Guard border trip
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced last week that he would deploy more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard members to the Lone Star State for border work.
By Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner
The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
More troops likely to respond to devastating Hawaii wildfires
The troops will be part of a joint force of National Guard and active forces responding to the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Guard 2-star in charge of personnel fired amid complaints of sexism
A National Guard general, whose duties included overseeing sexual assault prevention, was fired amid complaints that he fostered a sexist work culture.
By James Clark
Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security, China
The men are accused of giving sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and technical materials.
Marine guards remain at US embassy in Niger amid partial evacuation
The State Department "ordered the temporary departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from Niger" because of a coup.
These new units take center stage in massive Pacific exercise
The multidomain task forces are getting their turn in the spotlight in Talisman Sabre 2023.
By Todd South