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In this June 1, 2020, file photo, District of Columbia National Guard, and U.S. Park Police, advance through the white roses in front of the AFL-CIO headquarters, with St. John's Church behind them, as they move demonstrators back after they gathered to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington.

Specter of election chaos raises questions on military role

What would it take for the U.S. military to become involved in an election?

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

With confirmation of National Guard Bureau honcho, Trump has chosen all Joint Chiefs

Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed on Monday as the next chief of the National Guard bureau.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

War widow: Stop using my husband’s photo for political memes

A photo of Seana Arrechaga and husband's body from after he was killed in Afghanistan has popped up as a meme in the debate over kneeling for the national anthem.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Navy secretary, other US officials increasingly sounding alarm over Chinese smartphone maker Huawei

The Navy's top civilian recently warned that the service needs to keep the telecom behemoth out of U.S. military projects due to fears the company could allow Beijing to steal U.S. national security secrets.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Military Order of the Purple Heart to end VA assistance program

The nonprofit cited fundraising shortfalls in cancelling the National Service Program, which helps veterans and their families navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

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