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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
Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health
While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.
By Todd South
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
New Hampshire National Guard encounters new challenges at Texas border
Backed by $850,000 in state funding, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu deployed 15 National Guard members to assist Texas' border security mission.
By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?
A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis
Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.
By Jen Judson
Air Guard delays Alaska changes that threatened national security
The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center
A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.
By Karen Jowers
Texas investigating Guardsman in border-related shooting incident
On April 14, a National Guardsman assigned to Operation Lone Star "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," the Texas Military Department said.
By Todd South
Air Guard changes in Alaska could affect national security, rescue ops
Staffing changes in the Alaska Air National Guard may hurt the organization's ability to secure America's western airspace and carry out rescue operations.
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy