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Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missions
The Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.
By Zamone Perez
Texas Guard flies ‘Come and Take It’ flag amid dispute with feds
The Texas Military Department posted a photo to its official X account Tuesday afternoon, showing the Gonzales flag flying above its headquarters in Austin
Texas Guard standoff with feds continues, despite Supreme Court ruling
Texas National Guard and state troopers are still rolling out concertina wire and preventing Border Patrol agents from accessing a portion of the border.
Supreme Court says Texas Guard can’t block federal agents from border
The order effectively maintains long-running precedent that the federal government — not individual states — has authority to enforce border security.
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune
Border standoff peaks between Texas Guard and the federal government
A park on the Rio Grande is the new focus of a long battle over border enforcement that’s reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
Feds say Texas Guard is blocking Border Patrol from part of the border
The Justice Department says agents can’t access 2.5 miles of the border and a boat ramp in Eagle Pass.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
What does the 2024 election mean for troops at the Mexico border?
This fall's general election may shape the future of U.S.-Mexico military policy.
By Davis Winkie
Texas Guard’s Operation Lone Star to continue beyond 2024 election
Military Times obtained an internal planning document confirming the move.
By Davis Winkie
Officers impacted by ROTC admin error to retain pay, pension credit
But it's still unclear what will happen to current Green to Gold Active Duty Option cadets.
By Davis Winkie
How repealing combat ship exclusion laws led Franchetti to become CNO
Thirty years ago, Congress repealed laws barring women from serving on combatant ships and aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of female leaders.
By Diana Stancy
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
By Karen Jowers