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Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in Syria
Both soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.
By J.D. Simkins
National Guard civil unrest update: More than 17,000 troops in 23 states and DC activated
Thousands of National Guard troops have been activated across the nation to deal with civil unrest.
By Howard Altman
5,000 National Guard troops in 15 states and DC activated to help quell growing civil unrest
Thousands of National Guard troops have been activated across the nation to deal with civil unrest.
By Howard Altman
Minnesota governor orders full Guard mobilization, asks Pentagon for additional help with civil unrest
Minnesota's governor is asking the Pentagon to help with signals intelligence, among other assets.
By Howard Altman
FBI identifies suspect identified in NAS Corpus Christi shooting it believes is ‘terrorism related’
NAS Corpus Christi on lockdown, shooter neutralized after active shooter incident.
Woman hunting for sea glass in Alaska finds Navy dog tag lost during WWII, sailor’s relatives thrilled to get it back
How a stroll on the beach led to a history mystery.
By Howard Altman
Dave Dilegge, the ‘grandfather of urban warfare studies,’ has died
A former Marine, he was the editor behind the Small Wars Journal, a online publication that was a must-read for anyone interested in counterinsurgency operations during the Iraq-and-Afghanistan era.
By Howard Altman
Service member dies in non-combat incident in Erbil, Iraq
The cause of death remains under investigation, but COVID-19 is not suspected, officials said in a media release.
By Howard Altman
National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level at more than 46,500, 86 percent on Title 32 orders
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
Watch Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over Baltimore, DC and Atlanta in salute to frontline COVID-19 responders
The joint effort from the Navy and the Air Force is part of multiple flyovers across the nation called America Strong — a “collaborative salute” to honor healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers as they combat COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level holding steady at more than 45,000
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman