Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest dutyThe commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.By Tara Copp, AP13 hours ago
Air Force to manage new militarized zone along US-Mexico borderMilitary personnel will patrol and stop trespassers along the stretch of land, which spans 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Texas.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher16 hours ago
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearingsThe effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas. By Leo Shane III6 days ago
Afghanistan War Commission hears from vets as it tackles troop surgeThe commission will hold a multipanel hearing on what for many is a defining point of the war: President Barack Obama’s troop surge in late 2009.By Hope Hodge Seck8 days ago
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus ActA federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.11 days ago
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soilU.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.By Claire Barrett13 days ago