Latest "guard" stories

SECDEF tells governors Guard troops must get COVID-19 vaccine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is reaffirming the need for members of their states’ Army and Air National Guards to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

20 months ago

In this June 1, 2020, file photo, District of Columbia National Guard, and U.S. Park Police, advance through the white roses in front of the AFL-CIO headquarters, with St. John's Church behind them, as they move demonstrators back after they gathered to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington.

Specter of election chaos raises questions on military role

What would it take for the U.S. military to become involved in an election?

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

With confirmation of National Guard Bureau honcho, Trump has chosen all Joint Chiefs

Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed on Monday as the next chief of the National Guard bureau.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Reserve, Guard members lose travel-expense tax deduction

Reserve-component members could lose out on an established benefit, depending on their commute.

By Karen Jowers

6 years ago

New in 2018: National Guard unit to lead Pacific Pathways for first time

The Army is working out how to balance the Guardsmen's civilian jobs with the training.

By Charlsy Panzino

6 years ago

Retirement Guide: Guardsman plans for 20-year career

Army Sgt. John Bernert, an air traffic controller in the Kentucky National Guard who is about to start warrant officer school, said the numbers make sense for him to stay with the military’s legacy retirement system.

By Karen Jowers

6 years ago