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3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC

Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.

By Matt Brown

4 weeks ago

‘Unite for Vets’ rally calls for Trump to abandon planned cuts at VA

Thousands of veterans gathered in Washington on Friday to rally against potential cuts to veterans services and staffing.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Army head says National Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC

“We’ll be looking at the intelligence, and make a determination over the next day or so,” Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Entire DC Guard, plus 500 from MD and others from VA, activated after pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol

More than 1,000 National Guard troops have been activated in response to the siege on the Capitol building.`

By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie

5 years ago

Marine veteran denies impersonating federal agent at Vegas protest

A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded not guilty in Las Vegas to a federal impersonation charge alleging he wore ballistic gear, carried a military-style rifle and stood amid ranks of police officers during a racial justice protest in May.

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

Marine veteran kneels for nine hours in silent protest in Utah

A Marine Corps veteran knelt for nine hours at the Utah Capitol to call attention to racial injustice, police brutality and mental health.

5 years ago

Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in

The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.

5 years ago

Guard officer said violence against White House protesters upset troops on support mission

Critics accused the president of using violence against protesters to clear the area for a photo op.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Top Pentagon officials offer lessons learned from military’s response to George Floyd protests

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and his top military adviser clarified issues that arose out of the military's support of law enforcement in tamping down on violent protests.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

Top military officer: Troops were issued bayonets in DC unrest

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed a report by The Associated Press that some of the service members who were mobilized to Washington, D.C., last month in response to civil unrest over the killing of George Floyd were issued bayonets.

5 years ago

Pentagon leaders to testify next week on military’s George Floyd protest response role

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley will appear nearly a month after nationwide demonstrations prompted questions about the military's role in protest response.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago