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September 28, 2022

Texas Illegal immigrant tries taking weapon away from Texas National Guardsman, authorities say

An illegal immigrant tried taking a rifle from a Texas National Guard soldier at the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday while a group of migrants were being detained, authorities said.

September 3, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi officials say water issue is not new

On Tuesday the Pearl River flooded. The cresting of the river caused technical problems with Jackson's water system, leaving more than 160,000 residents without safe drinking water.

August 27, 2022

Teenage Pennsylvania National Guard soldier serving with twin sister dies during training in South Carolina

A 17-year-old Pennsylvania National Guard member has died after suffering a medical emergency during a training exercise at South Carolina's Fort Jackson training base.

August 22, 2022

Washington DC Mayor Bowser's second request for National Guard help with migrant 'crisis' denied by Pentagon

The Pentagon denied Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's second request for National Guard assistance with migrants who are arriving in the nation's capital.

August 11, 2022

Washington, DC, mayor again asks for National Guard to be activated to assist with 'daily arrival of migrants'

The mayor of Washington, D.C., requested for the second time on Thursday that the National Guard be activated to help with the "daily arrival of migrants."

August 11, 2022

West Virginia governor declares state of emergency for jail staffing shortfalls

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a state emergency because of staffing issues at county jails, arguing that the state's pay is not competitive.

August 8, 2022

Rhode Island National Guard promotes first Black colonel

The Rhode Island National Guard held their promotion ceremony on Saturday at the Joint Force headquarters. At the ceremony, Sharon Harmon attained the rank of colonel.

August 5, 2022

Pentagon denies Bowser request for National Guard to assist in 'humanitarian crisis,' as migrants arrive in DC

The Pentagon denied Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's request for the National Guard to assist as an influx of migrants arrive in the nation's capital.

August 5, 2022

Border crisis hits home in DC, so Mayor Bowser finally cares

Border crisis arrives in nation's capital, so D.C. Mayor Bowser finally cares about it. She even urges federal government to call out the National Guard.

August 3, 2022

US Army division to keep patch referencing the Confederate Army

The 29th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard will keep its patch that was in danger of being retired due to its references to soldiers in the Confederate Army.