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The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil
U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.
Name released as search continues for missing Texas Guardsman
Evans went missing on Friday as he jumped into the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass along the U.S.-Mexico border in a section of the river known to have strong currents.
Guard soldier missing after trying to save migrant in Rio Grande
The Texas Military Department said the search for the soldier remains ongoing.
National Guard helicopter crash near Utah ski resort caused by pilot error
Whiteout conditions caused a Blackhawk helicopter pilot to lose sight of where he was trying to land, the Utah Army National Guard said Thursday.
White House appoints Ukraine security aid coordinator
The White House announced Thursday it has appointed a retired three-star general who previously helped coordinate the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition to manage the steadily increasing influx of military assistance for Ukraine.
AeroVironment wins $20M contract for hand-launched drone for Ukraine
The Defense Department has awarded the first contract of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative’s $300 million budget for this year, a $19.7 million deal with AeroVironment for a small, hand-launched surveillance drone called the RQ-20 Puma AE.
By Joe Gould
National Guard discussing possible deployments to Eastern Europe
National Guard leaders are preparing for the possibility their troops will be called up for Eastern Europe.
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
Guard soldier who stole $200K caught after filing pay inquiry, feds say
The staff sergeant wanted to know where his drill pay was. CID found it.
By Davis Winkie
Texas Guard replaces commander of troubled Operation Lone Star
The Texas National Guard has reassigned yet another top general associated with the state’s mission to secure its border with Mexico.
By Davis Winkie