Policy

Do states need a ‘Space Force militia’? Air Force says no

A recent legislative proposal reignited debate over a potential Space National Guard.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Haiti evacuations; Dozens of Red Sea drones; US pier for Gaza; Unwanted Oscar; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Three die in Houthi attack; Lawmakers want Starlink answers; NY NG to patrol subway; Anti-drone rifle; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: ANG idles helicopters; NATO OKs Swedish entry; Shutdown watch; South China Sea barrier; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Exclusive Policy

Maui relief efforts continue, with plans to begin debris removal in November

Nearly 700 defense personnel are helping in the wake of the deadly August wildfires.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Policy

‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor

The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Navy divers begin search and underwater survey in Maui

The Defense Department now has 572 people supporting relief efforts after devastating fires.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Hundreds of DOD personnel supporting Maui recovery efforts

Death toll in the devastating wildfires has risen to 111, with more than 1,000 people still missing.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Smoke in the air; Guam still recovering from typhoon; China’s new Cuban toehold; CQ Brown talks deterrence; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Hypersonic arrest; Iran’s new nuke plant; Navy orders sub parts, finally; Marine email goof; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Marcus Weisgerber, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Threats

NATO Plans Record Air Exercise as Finland Joins Alliance

Air Defender 2023 exercise will include 100 U.S. aircraft, 2,000 troops, in “largest transatlantic movement” the Air National Guard has ever done.

  • Audrey Decker
Defense Systems

More Than a Dozen States Have Activated the National Guard to Secure Midterm Elections

Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Exclusive Policy

US Troops Are Volunteering to Fly Abortion Seekers Across State Lines

Using personal planes, off duty, and out of uniform, the pilots say it’s their ”patriotic duty” to help Americans.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

US Military: Bad Publicity Is Hurting Recruiting. Lawmakers: Fix Your Problems

As services miss end-strength and accession goals, senators at personnel hearing have some blunt suggestions.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Vax Refusal Poised to Deepen National Guard’s End-Strength Shortage

The Guard is missing its goals for the first time in several years, and worse is expected to come.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Trump Wants Concentration Camps and Presidential Control of Domestic Troops

The disgraced former president said the next chief executive should take control of the National Guard from state governors and deploy troops to quell cities.

  • Kevin Baron
Exclusive Threats

National Guard Considering Major Expansion in Indo-Pacific

In an interview, Gen. Dan Hokanson says Guard seeks to amplify its training presence because of China’s increased aggressiveness.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Austria Becomes the National Guard’s Newest Security Partner in Europe

The Guard is expanding its presence overseas with new partners and lessons from Ukraine.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Lack of Space National Guard Could Hurt Training, Recruiting

Guardsmen in space-related jobs have trouble getting into Space Force schools, leaders say.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Task Force Gator Back to Training Ukrainians as Battle Rages For the Donbas

A Florida National Guard unit that withdrew just before Moscow invaded is back to teaching as Russia reveals its weak spots.

  • Tara Copp
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