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Oregon Army National Guardsman sets push-up world record

Maj. Tommy Vu previously set the world record for the most ground-to-chest burpees in 2024.

3 weeks ago

Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Rayot, Airman 1st Class Cole Whitmore and Airman 1st Class Jason Wilson, weapons loaders assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, remove munitions from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise in Swanton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022. The 180th FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is homeland protection, effective combat power, and defense support to civil authorities, while developing airmen, supporting their families and serving in the community. (Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes/Air National Guard)

Year-round health insurance for National Guard proves elusive

“The last thing we want is to get mobilized and then somebody say, ‘Hey, I’ve had this injury, but I haven’t had health insurance to get it addressed.'"

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty

A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Texas Guardsmen stood watch at private ranches for state border mission

Sending Guardsmen to private ranches far from the border raises questions about whether they're being used wisely on an already pricey and complicated mission.

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune

4 years ago

Guard’s use of MedEvac helos over DC protests was ‘reasonable,’ Pentagon review says

D.C. Guard aircrews lacked specific training and procedures to deal with civil disturbances.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Shots fired at National Guardsmen patrolling in Minneapolis

The Minnesota National Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4:19 a.m. One was treated at a hospital for an injury for shattered glass, and the other Guard member’s injuries were described as superficial.

5 years ago