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October 9, 2020

Arizona governor, national security adviser unveil painting honoring Kayla Mueller

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and national security adviser Robert O’Brien unveiled a commemorative mural Thursday honoring the life of humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller.

October 7, 2020

Minnesota National Guard activated after George Floyd ex-cop released, demonstrators gather in Minneapolis

The Minnesota National Guard has been activated "out of an abundance" of caution, officials said Wednesday, following the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from a correctional facility.

October 4, 2020

Active duty suicide rates 'on par' with civilians, concerns grow for National Guard members in 2020: Pentagon

Over the course of 2019, some 498 active-duty U.S. military members died not on the battlefield or by accident – but by suicide – primarily by the use of a firearm.

October 1, 2020

What role could the National Guard play in 2020 elections and what states have already made plans?

At least two states have already made the call to bring the National Guard in for a variety of functions that will be limited in nature.

September 29, 2020

Ohio deploys National Guard ahead of first debate: 'Minimize all of those distractions'

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson on Monday said the Ohio National Guard's presence in the city during Tuesday's debate will help ensure safety.

September 29, 2020

Cuomo presses NYC to clean up its act, hinting at National Guard assistance

Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to slash state funding if New York City does not increase efforts to tamp down on crime and clean up the city's trash in the midst of a pandemic, even offering to send in the National Guard to help. 

September 24, 2020

Missouri Governor Parson activates National Guard following 'recent instances of civil unrest across the country'

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson activated the National Guard on Thursday in response to the national unrest over the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky.

September 21, 2020

NY Gov. Cuomo may use National Guard on Election Day

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he could send National Guard troops to polling locations on Election Day to ensure voters can cast ballots. 

September 17, 2020

Military police inquired about heat rays for use on White House protesters: report

A senior military police officer in the Department of Defense for the D.C. region has questioned whether the National Guard had access to a military heat-ray mechanism that could have been used to disperse protesters outside the White House on June 1.

September 14, 2020

Battle against Oregon wildfires fought with short supply of air support after 6 Chinooks sent to Afghanistan

The Oregon National Guard defended its decision to send the Chinooks ahead of fire season, pointing out that they are only a small part of the tools used to fight fires.