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Army announces upcoming brigade overseas deployments
The three brigade-sized deployments follow seven unit deployments in recent months.
By Todd South
Senior Air Force commander nominated for National Guard Bureau chief
If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Former Army civilian sentenced to 15 years for stealing nearly $109M
Prosecutors say a Texas woman stole money intended for military children to buy millions of dollars of real estate, high-end jewelry and luxury cars.
By Ken Miller
Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retire
The top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.
By Lolita C. Baldor