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Military rescues over 1,000 after hurricane batters Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s National Guard reportedly helped rescue more than one thousand people impacted by the devastating hurricane.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

15 months ago

Report: Military cleanup on Puerto Rican islands once used as Navy bombing ranges slow-going

“Substantial work remains,” the report stated.

By Danica Coto

3 years ago

Puerto Rico activating National Guard to fight COVID-19, unarmed troops to help enforce curfew

The National Guard is being activated to help enforce a curfew in Puerto Rico.

By Danica Coto and Davis Winkie

3 years ago

Governor of Puerto Rico declares emergency, activates National Guard in response to coronavirus

Puerto Rico has become the latest state or territory to declare a state of emergency and activate its National Guard in response to the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Currently, there are no confirmed cases on the island.

By Dylan Gresik

4 years ago

Army Reserve assets deploy to Puerto Rico to assist ongoing relief efforts

“There is one, unified point to take care of the citizens of Puerto Rico. They are at the heart of everything we do.”

By Dylan Gresik

4 years ago

Homeland Security raids Coast Guard coffers to pay for border programs

FEMA also will be affected by a DHS move to reallocate $271 million, officials say.

4 years ago