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September 25, 2023

Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul calls in National Guard amid New York's worsening migrant crisis

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling in the National Guard as more than 116,000 migrants have arrived in New York City.

September 22, 2023

Puerto Rico National Guard aids efforts to quell week-long blaze at US Virgin Islands landfill

The Puerto Rico National Guard has been mobilized to assist in combatting a fire at a landfill in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which has been raging for over a week.

September 10, 2023

Some National Guard units haven't followed order to ditch Confederate items: report

Army National Guard units in some southern states have allowed the deadline to pass without turning in Confederate-themed guidon streamers as mandated by Congress.

August 31, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey activates National Guard to assist in emergency shelters housing migrants

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has activated the National Guard to provide basic services at emergency shelter hotels housing migrants.

August 29, 2023

Texas National Guard launches probe after member fires across border, reportedly wounding Mexican national

Texas National Guard opened an investigation after a member "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," reportedly wounding a man in Mexico.

August 28, 2023

New Hampshire National Guard officer expected to be charged with assault, sexual harassment

New Hampshire National Guard Lt. Col. Mark Patterson has a court-martial scheduled for early next year. He is expected to be charged with assault and sexual harassment.

August 12, 2023

The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6

As Washington, D.C. struggles with crowd control while hosting several large events, the Pentagon has suggested expanding National Guard powers.

August 10, 2023

Enlist in the US military: Requirements to start your journey as an active service member

The process of joining the U.S. military starts with speaking with a recruiter and ends with completing basic training. Most steps to enlisting are similar between branches.

August 9, 2023

Hawaii officials issue emergency proclamation as wildfires propelled by Hurricane Dora rage, force evacuations

Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds of Hurricane Dora continue to burn overnight Tuesday, prompting Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, to issue an emergency proclamation.

July 14, 2023

National Guard recruit’s family cut from enlistment ceremony over COVID rules, Republican claims

A National Guard recruit's family is being kept from seeing his Oath of Enlistment ceremony due to lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic policies, a GOP lawmaker claimed.