Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest dutyThe commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.By Tara Copp, AP3 days ago
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soilU.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal buildingMarcos Leao, a former Army combat engineer, was detained by Marines as he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
What to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary paradeMore than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be Trump's birthday.By Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikesThe Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.By Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinicThe Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago