Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico borderRoughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate9 days ago
Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in EuropeRep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.By Davis Winkie2 weeks ago
Army should permanently station armor brigade in Poland, report arguesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases.By Davis Winkie2 weeks ago
Texas to build 80-acre border base for National Guard troopsTroops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.By Uriel García, The Texas Tribune and Davis Winkie6 weeks ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck7 weeks ago
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental planThe long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago