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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
Active-duty troops could be deployed along the southern border again
The chief of the National Guard bureau suggested that active-duty troops could replace his forces, which are scheduled to return home by Sept. 30.
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
By Jessie Bur
Plan for National Guard security force on Capitol Hill faces political pushback
The idea of a new, permanent 'QRF' dedicated to Capitol Hill is opposed by top Republicans.
Guard leaders eye end to Capitol Hill, border security missions
More than 120,000 Guard troops have been deployed in recent months.
Hundreds of airmen opt to leave Air Force amid sky-high retention
Hundreds of airmen have decided to leave amid record retention that prompted the Air Force to start voluntary opt-outs. The voluntary force management initiatives end May 27.
Lawmakers propose $200 million for new Guard quick reaction force to aid Capitol security
The quick reaction force would fall under the District of Columbia Air National Guard.
Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary
If confirmed, Christine Wormuth would be one of the more powerful officials in a defense establishment long dominated by men, and she would be the second woman named to a top Pentagon role by Biden.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press