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National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.

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Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour

In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 days ago

Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia

Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.

3 days ago

National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest

Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.

6 days ago

White House urged firing live bombs for Trump’s Navy visit: AP sources

The White House pressed Navy officials to launch live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a Navy 250th anniversary celebration at Norfolk, AP reports.

9 days ago

Trump nominates Lunday as Coast Guard commandant

Lunday has held the service's top leadership post in an acting role since Trump fired Adm. Linda Lee Fagan in January.

By Cristina Stassis

10 days ago