Coast Guard operations, capabilities damaged by continued shutdown, says vice commandant
According to Adm. Thomas Allan, the service has incurred more than $200 million in unpaid bills since the partial shutdown began on Feb. 14.
By Patricia Kime
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Guardsmen assigned to DC have administered Narcan 100 times since August
JTF-DC personnel have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies, the National Guard said.
By Lillian Juarez
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
Biden sends military to help with Hawaii wildfires
President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires.
Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from Atlantic waters
A Jayhawk helicopter crew based out of Cape Cod discovered all three fishermen clinging to a buoy and hoisted them to safety.
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.
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
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands
Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP