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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.

July 26, 2022

Detroit high school student fatally shot weeks before beginning training for National Guard

A Detroit teen was found fatally shot 60 miles from his home in a Detroit basement. The high school graduate's body was found on Monday.

July 25, 2022

COVID vaccine mandates from Biden admin may cripple National Guard

About 60,000 National Guard and Reserves are unvaccinated, and they could face punishment now that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's vaccination deadline has passed.

July 15, 2022

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear updates efforts to overcome Marion water shortage

Marion, Kentucky, has been going through a severe water shortage. Damaged waterlines have been identified and fixed.

July 12, 2022

Vermont National Guard investigates misconduct allegations

Vermont National Guard leaders are investigating allegations of misconduct in recent months following a report made public last year on their culture and policies.

June 27, 2022

Thousands of Army National Guard soldiers who haven't gotten COVID-19 vaccine could be forced out

Pentagon says after June 30, Army National Guard members won't be paid by the federal government when they are activated on federal status unless they are vaccinated.