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November 23, 2022

National Guard chief's military plane returns to Chicago airport after hitting flock of birds during takeoff

A military plane carrying Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, struck a flock of birds upon takeoff in Chicago

November 22, 2022

US soldier cares for injured dog overseas, now hopes to bring him home: ‘Best Christmas present ever’

Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrea Taulton shared the "heartbreaking" story of leaving her handicapped German shepherd, Axel, overseas, as Paws of War, a nonprofit, works to get him to the U.S.

November 5, 2022

National Guard to activate cybersecurity teams in 14 states ahead of midterm elections

The National Guard announced it will be activating cybersecurity teams in 14 states ahead of the midterms on Tuesday in efforts to protect election infrastructure against cyber threats.

October 16, 2022

Army injustice: Thousands of soldiers, veterans slapped with misleading criminal record

Soldiers and veterans say the Army's investigation of a now-defunct recruiting program left them with a criminal record even though they were never charged.

October 8, 2022

National Guard troops leaving faster than new enlistments

National Guard officials report that troops are leaving at a faster rate than they are enlisting. The Army and Air Guards failed to meet goals for the fiscal year.

October 6, 2022

Florida to reimburse IN National Guard after soldiers sent to help with Hurricane Ian relief were turned away

The state of Florida will pay the Indiana National Guard $130,000 in reimbursement after they turned away soldiers trying to help with Hurricane Ian relief.

October 5, 2022

NYC migrant tent city: Hochul deploys National Guard to help Adams' relocated shelter for asylum seekers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped the National Guard to assist New York City Mayor Eric Adams with his migrant tent city project moved from Orchard Beach to Randall's Island.

October 4, 2022

Texas National Guardsman dies by suicide at southern border post

A Texas National Guardsman died by suicide Tuesday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while on post in Eagle Pass along the U.S.-Mexico border.

October 4, 2022

National Guard brings supplies to islands cut off from Florida after Hurricane Ian

Pine Island's only bridge to the mainland was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, and residents are effectively stuck. The Florida National Guard is flying in supplies by helicopter.

October 3, 2022

National Guard brings supplies to islands cut off from Florida after Hurricane Ian

FOX joined the Florida National Guard on a helicopter flight to the island. The main mission is dropping off supplies to the island just off of Fort Myers.