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The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil
U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.
Congress OKs new Arctic icebreakers for Coast Guard
Congress has passed a bill authorizing the addition of Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters for use as icebreakers.
Pandemic prompts Alaska National Guard to scale back Operation Santa Claus
This year’s edition of Operation Santa Claus didn’t have the pomp and grandeur of previous incarnations, but the mission of delivering gifts here and two other largely Alaska Native villages was completed with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.
National Guard distributing coronavirus vaccine in 26 states
National Guard officials from Ohio, West Virginia, and Oklahoma spoke about their state's plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine in a Monday press conference.
By Davis Winkie
More Idaho National Guard soldiers tapped for COVID-19 help
The 250 soldiers help with mobile testing support, facility decontamination and COVID-19 screenings.
Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill
Republican and Democratic lawmakers say the National Defense Authorization Act would be tough on China.
2020 saw the Guard used the most since World War II. Is a retention crisis looming?
A retention crisis may be over the horizon for the National Guard after an unprecedented workload in 2020.
By Davis Winkie
Wisconsin Air National Guard IDs pilot killed in F-16 crash
The wing has grounded flights indefinitely in the wake of the accident.
Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns
Paul's objections on Thursday threatened another must-pass bill, a one-week spending measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 18.
Pilot of Wisconsin Air Guard fighter jet that crashed in Michigan has been declared dead
“Today is a day for mourning, the 115th Fighter Wing and the entire Wisconsin National Guard stands with the pilot’s family as we grieve the loss of a great Airman, and patriot," said the wing's commander.
By Kent Miller
Army Guard task force deploys to Wisconsin to fight COVID-19
Soldiers with Task Force 46 and associated medical personnel from the Army’s Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the 531st Hospital Center at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, have begun arriving in Wisconsin.
By Todd South