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U.S. soldiers with the Virginia National Guard listen to a squad leader briefing after arriving near the Capitol in Washington on, Jan. 13, 2021.

Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.

24 months ago

Actor Anthony Mackie addresses airmen at a movie theater in Hampton Va., May 4, 2016. Mackie surprised the Airmen with a pre-screening of the Marvel movie, "Captain America: Civil War." (Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Air Force)

Great power, great responsibility: Gen. ‘CQ’ Brown & Anthony Mackie talk diversity ‘firsts’ in military, Marvel

Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown isn't an Avenger ... yet.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Kentucky prosecutor won’t seek charges in Guard shooting of cook

In all, 19 rounds were fired by two Guard members and two Louisville officers after David McAtee fired the first of two shots last year.

2 years ago

Minnesota National Guard walks a fine line on Minneapolis streets

"They think we're foreign occupiers."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Minnesota Guardsmen

Both troops were only lightly injured and they have already returned to duty, a Minnesota National Guard spokesman told Army Times.

By Kyle Rempfer

2 years ago

Repeated National Guard missions in DC trigger frustration, denials

According to defense officials, the Army on Monday approved only about a quarter of the Guard troops requested by city officials to provide security in case of unrest after the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago