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By David Roza Mar 25, 2021

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Alaska’s first female infantryman has advice for other would-be grunts: ‘YOLO’

"If that’s what you really want to do, all you have to do is work hard, work out, be mentally...

By Haley Britzky Mar 23, 2021

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A ‘mentally disturbed’ man with a gun allegedly ran a National Guard vaccine convoy off the road in Texas

“[W]e’re very thankful that he didn’t start shooting them."

By Haley Britzky Feb 9, 2021

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Police searching for suspect in killing of Connecticut National Guardsman

"Our hearts are heavy having lost a brother and bright young member of our team with nothing but potential ahead...

By Jeff Schogol Feb 3, 2021

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3 Idaho Army National Guard soldiers killed in helicopter crash

RIP.

By Jared Keller Dec 12, 2020

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Pennsylvania National Guard soldier killed in ambush shooting caught on video

“She was in the military, and for her to get killed in her own neighborhood where she was born and...

By Haley Britzky Dec 1, 2020

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These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

The dating game is a tricky one, as any experienced dater will tell you.

By Courtney Mabeus, The War Horse Oct 15, 2020

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Army National Guardsmen are working at election polling sites out of uniform

“The problem with calling in the National Guard is No. 1, you know, the military should have no role in...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Aug 25, 2020

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Army Guard helo pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for engaging Taliban at close range

Two North Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor last week for providing cover to...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 7, 2020

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‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

"Does @TuckerCarlson want to walk a mile in my legs and then tell me whether or not I love America?"

By Reid Forgrave, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Apr 13, 2020

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‘We’re both fighting battles’ — Tables turned as deployed soldiers worry about COVID-19 at home

"We joke that he's holding up that end of the world, and I'm holding up this end of the world."

By Dave Minsky, Santa Maria Times, Calif. Apr 6, 2020

Military Tech

‘Hitting a bullet with a bullet’—Inside the National Guard’s high-tech ICBM defense brigade

The 100th Missile Defense Brigade is the only military unit with the all-day, year-round mission of defending the homeland from...

By David Roza Mar 30, 2020

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

A New Jersey Army National Guardsman who passed away on Saturday is the first U.S. service member to die of...

By Haley Britzky Mar 12, 2020

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

"I knew she was in there, and I knew she needed to get out."

By Chris Joyner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec 27, 2019

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National Guard boots two service members after investigation into white supremacist ties

Two Georgia men targeted earlier this year by online activists for their associations with radical white extremism have been kicked...

By Jared Keller Dec 7, 2019

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Minnesota National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash

Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A. Rogers Jr., Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord, and Sgt. Kort M. Plantenberg,...

By Reuters Staff Dec 6, 2019

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

A Black Hawk helicopter went down in central Minnesota on Thursday, killing all three soldiers on board, after it lost...

By Matthew Cox, Military.com Nov 3, 2019

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The National Guard is using Hollywood magic to turn Humvees into enemy tanks

All for training, of course.

By Michelle Theriault Boots, Alaska Dispatch News Jun 10, 2019

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Alaska National Guard sergeant drowns while dipnetting

Russell Hepler, a sergeant with the Alaska Army National Guard, died Saturday when he was swept away by the current...

By Leada Gore, Alabama Media Group May 22, 2019

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Army National Guard soldier charged with murder of Alabama police officer following shootout

Grady Wayne Wilkes, 29, is a corporal and infantry fire team leader who joined the guard in 2010, according to...

By Haley Britzky Mar 8, 2019

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The Army National Guard is shelling out for some sweet fitness gear to help your lazy ass get in shape

Perhaps have a salad tonight?

By Andrew Dys, The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.) Dec 18, 2018

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Felon Stole Army Grenade Launcher Through Unlocked Door In Thanksgiving Day Heist

A convicted felon jumped a fence and stole a grenade launcher, rifles and other weapons from an Army National Guard...

By Jared Keller Dec 10, 2018

Bullet Points

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

The Army National Guard is investigating whether a member of an explosive ordnance disposal unit killed by an improvised explosive device...

By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer Sep 21, 2018

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National Guard Chief On Hurricane Florence: ‘We’re America’s Hometown Response Force’

The highest-ranking officer in the National Guard has promised North Carolina whatever support it needs to recover from the aftermath...

By Jared Keller Jul 30, 2018

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Watch a C-130 Get Up Close And Personal With California’s Massive Wildfire

Since the Carr Fire was first reported to authorities on July 23, its flames have lapped across nearly 100,000 acres...

By James Clark Jun 6, 2018

Mandatory Fun

We Salute The National Guard Lieutenant Who Led Virginia Police On A High-Speed Chase In A Stolen M577

You want a safety brief? Because this is how you get a safety brief. For once, it wasn’t a hammered...

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Alaska’s first female infantryman has advice for other would-be grunts: ‘YOLO’

A ‘mentally disturbed’ man with a gun allegedly ran a National Guard vaccine convoy off the road in Texas

Police searching for suspect in killing of Connecticut National Guardsman

3 Idaho Army National Guard soldiers killed in helicopter crash

Pennsylvania National Guard soldier killed in ambush shooting caught on video

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

Army National Guardsmen are working at election polling sites out of uniform

Army Guard helo pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for engaging Taliban at close range

‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

‘We’re both fighting battles’ — Tables turned as deployed soldiers worry about COVID-19 at home

‘Hitting a bullet with a bullet’—Inside the National Guard’s high-tech ICBM defense brigade

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

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

National Guard boots two service members after investigation into white supremacist ties

Minnesota National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash

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

The National Guard is using Hollywood magic to turn Humvees into enemy tanks

Alaska National Guard sergeant drowns while dipnetting

Army National Guard soldier charged with murder of Alabama police officer following shootout

The Army National Guard is shelling out for some sweet fitness gear to help your lazy ass get in shape

Felon Stole Army Grenade Launcher Through Unlocked Door In Thanksgiving Day Heist

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

National Guard Chief On Hurricane Florence: ‘We’re America’s Hometown Response Force’

Watch a C-130 Get Up Close And Personal With California’s Massive Wildfire

We Salute The National Guard Lieutenant Who Led Virginia Police On A High-Speed Chase In A Stolen M577