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Coronavirus January 14, 2022

Thousands of COVID tests ordered across states, National Guard to deploy

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread around the U.S., states have mobilized in response. 

Ohio December 18, 2021

Ohio governor mobilizes 1,050 National Guard troops to ease hospital staff shortages amid COVID-19 surge

DeWine has dispatched over 1,000 national guard troops to aid state hospitals suffering from staff shortages

Texas December 16, 2021

Texas Governor Abbott refuses Pentagon vaccine mandate: 'Have only President Biden to blame'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott informed the Pentagon that he will not impose the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard. 

MILITARY December 13, 2021

National Guard's 385th birthday is Dec. 13: Learn more about its founding

On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts, as the National Guard itself points out as its legacy of service is celebrated

Tornado December 11, 2021

Kentucky death toll will exceed 70, governor warns, as tornado-producing storm system rips across more states

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that he is "certain" more than 70 people are dead after a tornado traveled around 227 miles through the commonwealth and is wreaking havoc on even more states as it pushes eastward.

Arizona December 8, 2021

Arizona’s Ducey calls on Biden to act after migrants rush border: ‘Mr. President, do something – do anything’

Arizona’s Republican governor said Tuesday he plans to deploy the state’s National Guard personnel and strategize with Border Patrol officials after thousands of migrants rushed the state’s border with Mexico over the weekend, according to reports.

Missing Persons November 30, 2021

Missing Ohio National Guard Spc. Michaela Nelson found alive

Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Michaela Nelson, who went missing in late October, has been found alive.

Missing Persons November 26, 2021

Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Michaela Nelson has been missing for a month

Michaela Nelson, a specialist with the Ohio Army National Guard, has been missing for a month.

Ohio November 23, 2021

Ohio Army National Guard specialist goes missing, didn't report back to unit last month

The Ohio Army National Guard is asking for the public's help in locating 26-year-old Spc. Michaela Nelson after she didn't report back to her unit last month.

Oklahoma November 14, 2021

Oklahoma National Guard won't enforce Biden's vaccine mandate

The new leader of the Oklahoma National Guard said none of its members will currently be required to become vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that contradicts with the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for the military.

November 9, 2021

First woman graduates from US Army Sniper Course

A Montana National Guard soldier on Monday became the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.