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National Guard troops continue to be deployed around the Capitol one day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington.

GOP lawmakers question continued presence of National Guard at Capitol

Sen. Tom Cotton penned an op-ed for Fox News stating that National Guard troops should leave the Capitol grounds as soon as possible.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

The National Guard had a quiet day in DC standing post against threats they helped prevent

It was a quiet day for the National Guard standing post in Washington D.C. during the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Navy SEAL veteran — twin brother of ‘Lone Survivor’ author — starts eco-friendly signage company

Navy SEAL veteran Morgan Luttrell has filled a variety of roles, ranging from service to data analytics at the Department of Energy. He has now gone on to start an eco-friendly signage company.

By Zach England

3 years ago

The widow of a World War II Navy hero turns 100

Meet Tess, the wife of Midway pilot George H. Gay.

By Ross Williams, Marietta Daily Journal

3 years ago

Sea of White ceremony honors those who fought at Midway

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson urges today's sailors and Marines to rededicate themselves to the core lessons learned during the victory at Midway — initiative, integrity, toughness and accountability

By Navy Times staff

4 years ago

WWII-era ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ veterans reflect on Burma campaign’s 75th anniversary

“We did not see ourselves as heroes. We had volunteered for a mission and we handled every situation that came our way. The end result tells how we did.”

By Joshua Axelrod

4 years ago