Latest "Arizona National Guard" stories

Soldiers board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an air assault exercise on the first lane of the Arizona National Guard Best Warrior Competition 2019 at Camp Navajo in Bellemont, Ariz., on April 16, 2019.

Political football? Arizona AG says governor can send armed troops to border.

The formal legal opinion from Attorney General Mark Brnovich does not hold the force of law.

22 months ago

Former Arizona National Guard leader jumps into US Senate race

Retired Maj. Gen. Michael “Mick” McGuire, an Air Force Academy graduate, is the second major Republican looking to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly.

2 years ago

Arizona governor sending National Guard troops to southern border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state’s southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants.

3 years ago

Arizona governor appoints first woman to lead state’s National Guard

Brig. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck replaces Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire, who is retiring.

3 years ago

Arizona National Guard adjutant general to retire in April

Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard, plans to retire on April 10, capping a 34-year military career that included helping direct the state’s response to the pandemic.

3 years ago

Camp Navajo eyed for economic development projects in Arizona

A low-profile military base first established during World War II is being eyed as a potential site for future economic development projects in northern Arizona.

3 years ago