States Start to Mobilize National Guard in Preparation for Bomb Cyclone
A potentially historic snow storm is expected to "wallop" the Northeastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic on Saturday.
Beto O'Rourke Calls Gov. Abbott Sending Troops to Border a $2B 'Stunt'
"This is a political ploy on the part of the governor," O'Rourke said, adding that the Texas National Guard members were "paying the price."
Texas Man Lied About Being a War Hero to Scam $1.7M From Investors: Feds
Derek Robert Hamm did serve in the Indiana and Oklahoma National Guard but lied about being a graduate of West Point and being the nephew of an oil baron.
COVID Vaccine Mandate Not Impacting Retention Rates for National Guard
"We believe that it is because of the impact that our service members have made during this COVID pandemic," Army Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith said.
Reservists Account for All US Troops' COVID Deaths Since Vaccine Mandate
Efforts to vaccinate the military have been complicated by lawsuits from Republican state governors challenging the federal mandate.
New Mexico to Let National Guard, State Workers Serve as Emergency Teachers
A 40 percent spike in retirements in 2021 combined with the current surge of COVID cases has left New Mexico with a shortage of teachers and substitutes.
Op-Ed Pushes for Utah National Guard to Block Unvaccinated From Socializing
"The Salt Lake Tribune" Editorial Board said the "civilized" thing to do would be to prohibit unvaccinated individuals from being allowed "anywhere."
More than 23,000 National Guardsmen currently deployed to help with COVID
The total number of deployed troops is comparable to the number of deployed troops across all military branches after the September 11 attacks.
Oregon Gov. Deploys 700 More National Guard Troops to Hospitals
"I am asking all Oregonians to continue to do your part. Get vaccinated, get boosted, wear your masks, and stay home when you are sick," Governor Brown said.
Sean Hannity Demands Nancy Pelosi's Texts Be Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Committee
The Fox News anchor has again claimed that the House Speaker turned down National Guard assistance before the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Gov. Defends Not Sending National Guard to Help Stranded Motorists
"No one came. It was just shocking...no one knew how to even clear one lane for all of us to get out of that mess?" said a motorist who was stuck for 16 hours.
Rhode Island Activates 180 National Guard Members as COVID Cases Spike
Gov. Daniel McKee announced the deployment of 180 National Guard members to assist at testing sites, and said they could be sent to hospitals across the state.
Hawaii Top Choice for Taiwan-National Guard Partnership—Report
Taipei and Washington, D.C, are reportedly in discussions over Taiwan's participation in the State Partnership Program.
Pentagon Says Defense Secretary Can Activate National Guard in Some Cases
The Defense Secretary now has sole authority to approve National Guard deployments for requests of troops within 48 hours, and for law enforcement purposes.
GA to Spend $100M on Hospitals, Deploy Guard Troops Amid Record COVID Cases
Governor Brian Kemp said the money could provide hospitals in the state, where 80% of ICU spots are now filled, with up to 1,000 more workers for 13 weeks.
Ohio Sets COVID Hospitalizations Record, DeWine Orders More National Guard
DeWine announced an order for 1,250 more National Guard troops to assist in hospitals around the state, along with a record number of hospitalizations at 5,356.
Judge Rules Against Oklahoma Lawsuit Over National Guard Vaccine Mandate
"The court is required to decide the case on the basis of federal law, not common sense. But, either way, the result would be the same," Judge Friot wrote.
Massachusetts Joins Other COVID-Stricken States Calling in National Guard
About 500 National Guard members are expected to be deployed and trained across 55 hospitals in Massachusetts this week.
MA Lost Around 500 Hospital Beds in 2021 As Facilities Lack Enough Staff
To help understaffed hospitals combat an increase in COVID patients, Massachusetts National Guard members have begun to be deployed to those hospitals in need.
Cars Turned Away From COVID Testing Site Three Hours After Opening
Cars started to be turned away at the drive-through COVID testing site just three hours after it opened Tuesday because of the line of cars already waiting.
Massachusetts Calls Up 500 National Guard to Help 55 Hospitals Battle COVID
Up to 500 National Guard members will be activated to assist hospitals, with up to 300 currently training and set to deploy by the end of the month.
1,000 National Guard Members Helping Overwhelmed Ohio Hospitals
"Twenty-two months of this pandemic has taken its toll on our health care workers," said Gov. Mike DeWine in a press conference on Friday.
National Guard Banned From Deployment via Private Funds in New Defense Bill
The ban was included in the bill after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accepted $1 million in July to send National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Latest to Buck Pentagon's Vaccine Mandate
"The State of Texas will not enforce this latest COVID-19 vaccine mandate against its guardsmen," Abbott wrote in a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Senate Passes Bill for Capitol Police to Request Help Without Pre-Approval
It took over an hour for the Pentagon to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol as tens of thousands of Trump supporters overwhelmed 1,200 Capitol Police officers.
Indiana Hospitals Turn to National Guard for Help As COVID Cases Rise
Indiana's largest hospital system called on the National Guard to help overwhelmed health workers as Indiana hospitalizations reach a record-breaking 12,000.
Maine Governor Activates National Guard to Assist Hospital Staff
"There are a record high 379 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, including 117 in critical care and 60 on ventilators," Maine Governor Janet Mills said.
Trump's Lafayette Park Photo-Op Spooked Military Leaders
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
National Guardsmen Without COVID Vaccine to Have Pay Withheld
Guard members who decline the vaccine are banned from training required to maintain their status, losing their pay, retirement funds and other federal benefits.
Oklahoma Guardsmen Denied COVID Mandate Exemption, 13% Do Not Want Vaccine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin denied Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's request to exempt his state's national guard from military-wide COVID vaccine requirements.