2020 House Races 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.
National Guard 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.
Minnesota 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.
US 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.Â
Minnesota 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.
California 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.
Hurricane Dorian 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.
National Guard 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.
Arkansas 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.
Proud American February 25, 2019 Father, son deployed to Afghanistan with Arizona Army National Guard The latest deployment of the Arizona Army National Guard's 253rd unit to Afghanistan has turned into quite a family affair.
National Guard February 22, 2019 GOP Congressman by day, National Guard pilot at night: Kinzinger says he 'loves' border deployment Congressman Kinzinger is also Lt. Col. Kinzinger with the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He’s wrapping up a two-week deployment in Tucson, Arizona.