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National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest

Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.

7 days ago

Survey shows surge in support for US leadership in foreign affairs

Almost two-thirds of respondents in the Reagan Institute poll pushed for a bigger role for U.S. leaders on the global stage.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Pentagon lost contact with Army helo that caused DC jet diversions

Controllers lost contact on May 1 because a temporary control tower antenna had not been set up at the correct location, Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman told AP.

By Tara Copp, AP

6 months ago

Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls

The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.

By Tara Copp, AP

6 months ago

Trump blames DEI, Army pilot error for deadly Black Hawk collision

Without evidence, Trump blamed air traffic controllers, the helicopter pilots and Democratic policies at federal agencies for Wednesday night's collision.

9 months ago

Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter at Reagan Airport

A regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, crashed into a Black Hawk while on approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

9 months ago