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New York deploys National Guard to state prisons amid labor strike

National Guard troops are being deployed to secure state-run prisons amid a wildcat strike by New York corrections workers.

3 months ago

Guardsmen save life of New York subway stabbing victim

A man that was stabbed in a New York City subway scuffle owes his life to two National Guard soldiers.

11 months ago

New York will send National Guard to subways in wake of violent crimes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police search passengers’ bags for weapons.

14 months ago

Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops official

The gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare.

24 months ago

Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector

A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down

Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

3 years ago