Latest "National guard coronavirus" stories

Arizona National Guard service members direct visitor check-in at a temporary COVID-19 testing site on the Navajo Nation May 19, 2020, in Tonalea, Ariz.

The National Guard will be responding to COVID-19 for the foreseeable future

As cases rise around the country and with a vaccine months out, the chief of the National Guard expects to see his troops continue to mobilize.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Guam National Guard service members prepare to disinfect Guam Department of Labor offices in Hagatna May 12, 2020.

Troops who stepped up for COVID-19 pandemic response are eligible for these two medals

Troops who mobilized for COVID-19 support are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal or Humanitarian Service Medal.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

After COVID-19 and protest response, the National Guard is gearing up for a rough hurricane season

The Guard is expecting about a third more storms this year than last, and many of its troops will be activated for the second or third time in as many months.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Push is on to get National Guard troops on coronavirus duty health care help once their missions end

Guard advocates want lawmakers to guarantee TRICARE coverage for six months after the coronavirus deployments.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Esper ‘concerned’ about shootings, supportive of 90-day missions for guardsmen

Defense Secretary Mark Esper responds to concerns there may be a rise in terrorist targeting of military bases, as well as the intention to stop National Guard coronavirus mobilizations at 89 days.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

State orders are a con — federalizing the National Guard should be the go-to for most missions moving forward

Guardsmen and women are constantly serving their country without earning federal benefits, despite performing the same jobs as their active-duty counterparts, says the author of this commentary.

By Steve Beynon

3 years ago