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That moment a Guardsman realized: ‘If my unit sees that, I’m dead’ That moment a Guardsman realized: ‘If my unit sees that, I’m dead’

/ Jan 14 2021

News

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 8 2021

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The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 7 2021

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National Guard mobilized after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol Hill National Guard mobilized after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol Hill

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 6 2021

Military Life

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story

By Chad Menegay

/ Jan 4 2021

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Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 4 2021

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The National Guard has better snipers than the Green Berets and Marine Raiders The National Guard has better snipers than the Green Berets and Marine Raiders

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 16 2020

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Pennsylvania National Guard soldier killed in ambush shooting caught on video Pennsylvania National Guard soldier killed in ambush shooting caught on video

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 12 2020

News

Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash

/ Dec 11 2020

Tech & Tactics

A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction

By Matthew Moss

/ Dec 10 2020

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Pilot missing after Wisconsin Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan Pilot missing after Wisconsin Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 9 2020

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Former Texas Army Guard soldier gets prison time for selling $2 million in military gear on eBay Former Texas Army Guard soldier gets prison time for selling $2 million in military gear on eBay

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 2 2020

Military Life

Major Devries Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross Major Devries Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

/ Nov 7 2020

Military Life

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020 Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 15 2020

News

Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 30 2020

News

A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’ A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 23 2020

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Air National Guardsman receives Purple Heart for injuries sustained during brazen Taliban attack on Bagram Air Base Air National Guardsman receives Purple Heart for injuries sustained during brazen Taliban attack on Bagram Air Base

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 14 2020

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Tennessee Air Guard identifies three airmen killed in plane crash Tennessee Air Guard identifies three airmen killed in plane crash

/ Sep 10 2020

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Utah National Guard member honored for saving lives during 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting Utah National Guard member honored for saving lives during 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 5 2020

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500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests

/ Aug 26 2020

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Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2020

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A National Guard private was charged with manslaughter. The victim’s family says he did it to be ‘TikTok famous’ A National Guard private was charged with manslaughter. The victim’s family says he did it to be ‘TikTok famous’

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 7 2020

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Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 30 2020

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Army National Guard officer says police used ‘excessive’ force on protestors outside the White House Army National Guard officer says police used ‘excessive’ force on protestors outside the White House

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 27 2020

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New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 17 2020

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National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 15 2020

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National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2020

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It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 9 2020

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SecDef Esper orders review of National Guard’s response to protests SecDef Esper orders review of National Guard’s response to protests

/ Jun 12 2020

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Meet the former soldier who gave National Guardsmen in DC an impromptu phalanx lesson in this viral video Meet the former soldier who gave National Guardsmen in DC an impromptu phalanx lesson in this viral video

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 11 2020

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National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 7 2020

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National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 3 2020

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The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day

/ Jun 1 2020

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Nearly a third of states have activated the National Guard to assist local police response to unrest Nearly a third of states have activated the National Guard to assist local police response to unrest

/ May 31 2020

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US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 30 2020

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Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 28 2020

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Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 20 2020

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National Guard’s top general tests negative for COVID-19 National Guard’s top general tests negative for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 11 2020

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Humor: Every National Guard soldier during quarantine Humor: Every National Guard soldier during quarantine

By Chris Capelluto

/ May 11 2020

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Chief of Naval Operations quarantined; head of National Guard tests positive for COVID-19 Chief of Naval Operations quarantined; head of National Guard tests positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 10 2020

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A National Guardsman allegedly impersonated a police officer. Then he pulled over an off-duty cop A National Guardsman allegedly impersonated a police officer. Then he pulled over an off-duty cop

/ Apr 24 2020

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New Jersey Guardsman is the first US service member to die of COVID-19 New Jersey Guardsman is the first US service member to die of COVID-19

/ Mar 30 2020

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Wisconsin Air National Guard refueling wing commander fired Wisconsin Air National Guard refueling wing commander fired

/ Mar 29 2020

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Maryland National Guard quarantines 20 soldiers following confirmed COVID-19 case in unit Maryland National Guard quarantines 20 soldiers following confirmed COVID-19 case in unit

/ Mar 28 2020

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Trump authorizes DoD to bring reservists and some former troops on active duty for COVID-19 response Trump authorizes DoD to bring reservists and some former troops on active duty for COVID-19 response

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 27 2020

News

Stop spreading rumors about the National Guard quarantining the country Stop spreading rumors about the National Guard quarantining the country

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 25 2020

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No, the National Guard isn’t planning a national quarantine or imposing martial law No, the National Guard isn’t planning a national quarantine or imposing martial law

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 24 2020

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Trump activates National Guard in New York, California, and Washington state to assist with COVID-19 response Trump activates National Guard in New York, California, and Washington state to assist with COVID-19 response

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 22 2020

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Pentagon identifies US service members killed during rocket attack on Camp Taji Pentagon identifies US service members killed during rocket attack on Camp Taji

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 13 2020

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‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home ‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2020

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A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 25 2020

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This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery

/ Feb 13 2020

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‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done ‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 17 2020

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IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding

/ Jan 16 2020

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A former Army Guardsman is documenting the murals troops left behind during the Global War on Terror A former Army Guardsman is documenting the murals troops left behind during the Global War on Terror

/ Dec 30 2019

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By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 30 2019

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‘I gave 100 percent’ — The first female enlisted Guard soldiers have graduated from Army Ranger School ‘I gave 100 percent’ — The first female enlisted Guard soldiers have graduated from Army Ranger School

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 17 2019

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3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota 3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota

/ Dec 6 2019

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Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Minnesota Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Minnesota

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 5 2019

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When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 20 2019

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We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 3 2019

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The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 26 2019

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Army National Guard major under scrutiny after telling Biden she’s praying he wins the 2020 presidential election Army National Guard major under scrutiny after telling Biden she’s praying he wins the 2020 presidential election

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 29 2019

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Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’ Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 17 2019