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January 23, 2020

Virginia man gets probation, small fine, for stealing WWII dog tags from National Archives

A Virginia National Guard sergeant -- who previously faced 1 year in prison -- was sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation Wednesday after being convicted of stealing World War II dog tags from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Maryland.

December 13, 2019

Pennsylvania veteran who lost leg in Afghanistan running for Congress against incumbent Dem

Earl Granville, 36, is a Pennsylvania Army National Guard veteran who lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan. He now says he wants to give back to the people who helped him heal by representing their interests in Congress.

December 9, 2019

Wisconsin National Guard leader resigns over allegations of mishandling sexual harassment complaints

The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov. Tony Evers' request Monday, following the release of a scathing federal report that found the Guard defied federal law, regulations and policies for years over the handling of soldiers' sexual assault and harassment complaints.

December 7, 2019

American flag raised near Minnesota National Guard helicopter crash as soldiers identified

An American flag was raised near the site of Thursday's deadly National Guard helicopter crash in Minnesota, as military officials identified the three men who died.

December 5, 2019

Wisconsin governor to release findings of sexual-assault probe of state National Guard

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he will release the findings of a seven-month probe of how the state's National Guard handled a half-dozen cases of sexual assault allegations after federal investigators brief the Guard's top commander this weekend, according to a letter to lawmakers on Thursday. 

December 5, 2019

Black Hawk helicopter in Minnesota crashes after takeoff, killing 3 aboard, governor says

A Black Hawk helicopter crashed in central Minnesota Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff, killing all three crew members aboard, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed during a news conference.

October 29, 2019

California wildfires: 700 National Guard members activated

The California National Guard has activated more than 700 service members for support as the state continues to fight dangerous wildfires that have spread across more than 66,000 acres in Northern California alone, destroyed dozens of homes and forced residents to evacuate.

September 4, 2019

Some 8,000 National Guard troops in 4 states ready for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts

Nearly 8,000 troops across four states are preparing for relief efforts as Hurricane Dorian ominously makes its way toward the Southeast coast, U.S. National Guard officials said Wednesday.

August 18, 2019

Indiana National Guard soldier dies in tactical vehicle accident at Fort Hood

An Indiana National Guard soldier died in a tactical vehicle accident at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday, according to officials.

June 6, 2019

Arkansas National Guard airlifts hay bales to stranded cattle on video

Even wildlife are suffering amid the record-breaking rainfall and flooding that has hit most of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in recent weeks.