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Florida Guard deploys to aid Idalia victims, Georgia, SC forces ready
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday fully activated 5,500 Florida National Guardsmen.
By Zamone Perez
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GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border
Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command
Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.
Did the Florida governor just compare schoolchildren to Navy SEALs?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis contrasts schoolchildren with Navy SEALs in effort to bolster support for reopening schools.
By Sarah Sicard
National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow
National Guard components in California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Maryland Rhode Island and Washington have been activated to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. The units are supporting logistics, communications and planning operations alongside state officials.
By Dylan Gresik
Emergency declarations open option to utilize National Guard in coronavirus responses
Governors in Washington, California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have all issued emergency proclamations given increases in COVID-19. These declarations allow state governments additional resources, including the ability to swiftly implement a National Guard response.
By Dylan Gresik