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Massachusetts National Guard to help with busing students

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said 250 guard personnel will be available to serve as drivers of school transport vans.

2 years ago

Proposed bill would prohibit federal police from wearing camouflage

The move follows complaints this summer that camo-clad law enforcement officers, called in to quell protests across the nation, have confused the public about the role the military is playing domestically.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Esper encourages governors to ‘dominate the battlespace’ to put down nationwide protests

President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are encouraging governors to send in more Guard troops.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Guardsman mobilized for pandemic didn’t have a mask until he got COVID-19, but he wasn’t working a test lane

The soldier was not directly engaged in any test site activities, Colorado Guard officials said.

By Kyle Rempfer and Howard Altman

3 years ago

National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow

National Guard components in California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Maryland Rhode Island and Washington have been activated to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. The units are supporting logistics, communications and planning operations alongside state officials.

By Dylan Gresik

4 years ago

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