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US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
House lawmakers are pushing for $200 million to set up a Guard quick reaction force to help with future congressional events.
National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol
The Pentagon announced earlier in the week that an extension of the Guard presence — 2,149 troops — had not been requested.
Trump acting Pentagon chief defends military response to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Christopher Miller’s testimony will amount to the most thorough explanation of Pentagon actions after months of criticism that it took hours for the National Guard to arrive.
Austin approves request to extend National Guard deployment at US Capitol
Nearly 2,300 National Guard troops have been approved to continue supporting U.S. Capitol Police through May 21.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press