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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.
Pentagon identifies soldier missing after helicopter crash off coast of Yemen
Staff Sgt. Emil Rivera-Lopez is listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown, or DUSTWUN, according to the Pentagon.
By Michelle Tan
Texas activates 2,000 more guardsmen; asks for 10,000 from other states for Harvey support
Hurricane Harvey left a million residents homeless and stranded in Southeast Texas.
By Charlsy Panzino
MEDAL: Pentagon admits mistake in disputed California Guard bonuses
The Defense Department decided that it will not force some 17,000 California National Guard soldiers to repay enlistment bonuses and other payments that they received a decade ago due to a payroll-related snafu.
By Military Times Editors
Fort Hood deploys 100 vehicles to southeast Texas for relief efforts
Approximately 400 soldiers will travel to the Houston area to assist with hurricane relief efforts.
By Charlsy Panzino and Jeff Schogol
National Guard readying 30,000 troops for Harvey rescue, recovery
National Guard bureau estimates full response might be similar to Hurricane Katrina.
By Tara Copp, AP
Murder trial of ex-Coast Guardsman opens with jury selection
Jury selection in the trial of a former Coast Guardsman charged with killing a fellow petty officer and injuring her wife and a police officer in Massachusetts has started.
MEDAL: Pilot makes incredible landing after A-10 lost canopy and landing gear
Capt. Brett DeVries was 150 feet off the ground on a strafing run when the 30 mm gun on his A-10 misfired. And the entire canopy of his A-10 blew off.
By Military Times Editors
Entire Texas National Guard activated in wake of Hurricane Harvey
National Guard units from Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma are also helping those left in the storm’s wake.
By Charlsy Panzino, Jeff Schogol and Mark D. Faram