Coast Guard bans kratom, similar drugs immediately Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the U.S. and is available legally in 44 states in vape shops, other retail stores and online.By Patricia Kime6 days ago
National Guard officers earn medals for apprehending gunman in DC shootingTwo West Virginia National Guard officers received medals for overpowering the gunman who shot two service members in November.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral saysAdm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters2 weeks ago
‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a yearA total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year. By Michael Scanlon5 weeks ago
Guardsmen assigned to DC have administered Narcan 100 times since AugustJTF-DC personnel have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies, the National Guard said.By Lillian Juarez8 weeks ago
National Guard mobilized as Hawaii battles worst flooding in 20 yearsSearch-and-rescue teams from the National Guard are fanning out across Hawaii, where a powerful storm has destroyed hundreds of homes.By Tanya Noury8 weeks ago