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January 6, 2023

Ron DeSantis activates National Guard amid migrant surge in Florida Keys

In response to what the state is calling an "alarming flow of migrants" heading into the Florida Keys, Gov. Ron DeSantis has deployed the Florida National Guard.

January 4, 2023

Tennessee National Guard airlifts Appalachian Trail hikers stranded around cliffs in wilderness darkness

The Tennessee National Guard conducted an emergency air evacuation mission after two Appalachian Trail hikers became stranded in the wilderness surrounded by cliffs and drop-offs.

December 28, 2022

Buffalo-area blizzard death toll rises to 34, National Guard goes door to door looking for bodies

People in Erie County, New York, are still recovering after a deadly, historic winter storm hit the area. The National Guard is going door to door.

December 14, 2022

National Guard airman dies in snowboarding accident at New Jersey’s American Dream mall

Airman First Class Peter R. Mathews died after falling backward and hitting his head while snowboarding on the indoor ski slope at the American Dream mall in New Jersey.

November 30, 2022

Republican governors call on Congress to drop Biden's military vaccine mandate

Republican governors are urging congressional leaders to end the Biden administration's military COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act.

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.