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Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missions
The Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.
By Zamone Perez
US mulls deploying Marine security team to Haiti amid gang crisis
In 2010, after an earthquake struck Haiti, fleet antiterrorism security team Marines were sent to assist the Marine guards at the embassy there.
Evidence of traumatic brain injury in Maine shooter who killed 18
An Army reservist who shot and killed 18 people in Maine last year had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries.
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years
Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Marine veteran John Deaton to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren
A campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle
Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.
Texas to build 80-acre border base for National Guard troops
Troops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75
The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.
By Jon Simkins
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie