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Military rescues over 1,000 after hurricane batters Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s National Guard reportedly helped rescue more than one thousand people impacted by the devastating hurricane.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 months ago

Report: Military cleanup on Puerto Rican islands once used as Navy bombing ranges slow-going

“Substantial work remains,” the report stated.

By Danica Coto

22 months ago

Puerto Rico activating National Guard to fight COVID-19, unarmed troops to help enforce curfew

The National Guard is being activated to help enforce a curfew in Puerto Rico.

By Danica Coto and Davis Winkie

2 years ago

Governor of Puerto Rico declares emergency, activates National Guard in response to coronavirus

Puerto Rico has become the latest state or territory to declare a state of emergency and activate its National Guard in response to the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Currently, there are no confirmed cases on the island.

By Dylan Gresik

3 years ago

Homeland Security raids Coast Guard coffers to pay for border programs

FEMA also will be affected by a DHS move to reallocate $271 million, officials say.

3 years ago

A year after horrific crash, Puerto Rico Guard wing gets new missions — and sheds its mobility job

The Air National Guard unit, redubbed the 156th Wing, will now carry out contingency response and combat communications.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago