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Troops in DC encounter few crises, but plenty of walking and yard work
Dozens of troops who spoke to Military Times view their current deployment as “part of the job,” but say they haven’t seen “emergency” levels of crime.
By Carla Babb
FBI seeks suspects who pointed laser at military aircraft in Georgia
Investigators are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible.
Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows
With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
These Guard troops on COVID duty vaccinated their grandmothers
The National Guard has administered more than 6 million doses since December.
By Davis Winkie
Above average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season may keep Guard busy, threaten bases
Storm projections for the Atlantic basin in 2021 indicate the Guard may stay busy.
By Davis Winkie
Active-duty suicide numbers level off after summer spike, but reserves soar
The National Guard's suicide numbers exploded at the end of 2020, after a particularly stressful year.
Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.
By Harm Venhuizen
Unaccompanied migrant kids may be housed on California National Guard base
The Pentagon on Friday approved the use of Camp Roberts to temporarily house migrant children traveling alone.
Intel, acquisition and budget nominees for Pentagon announced
The three nominees are the first announced for the Pentagon since Dec. 30.
By Aaron Mehta