How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfare
The V-1 "flying bomb" could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Chaplain’s Facebook post denigrating transgender troops under investigation by Army
The post was made Monday in a story about President Joe Biden planning to end a service ban on transgender people.
By Howard Altman
Thousands of Guard troops to stay in Washington as threats target lawmakers ahead of impeachment trial
About 7,000 members of the National Guard will remain to assist federal law enforcement, officials said.
Jill Biden thanks Guard members with chocolate chip cookies
Calling herself a "National Guard mom, the first lady thanked the Guard members for their service during the inauguration.
After reports of Guardsmen sleeping outdoors, Montana governor orders troops to return from nation’s capital
Montana sent 150 Army National Guard soldiers to join about 25,000 Guard members from dozens of other states to Washington to provide security for Joe Biden's inauguration.
Capitol Police: We didn’t order National Guard troops to move to parking garage
Late Thursday night, National Guard leadership confirmed that troops were able to leave the garage and return to the Capitol.
By Howard Altman
National Guard troops kicked out of Senate are back in Capitol following outrage from lawmakers, public
National Guard troops complained of a lack of gratitude on the part of those they have left their jobs, homes and families to protect.
By Howard Altman
26,000 National Guard troops came to DC and protected the inauguration without incident. Now the drawdown begins
After more than 26,000 troops poured into the city to help protect Wednesday’s inauguration events, Guard officials are working to pull troops out and bring them home.
By Howard Altman
Pentagon won’t say what got 12 Guard troops sent home from Biden inauguration duty in DC
Officials said removed troops will be referred for appropriate criminal or command investigation.
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
15,000 National Guard troops now in DC for inauguration in eerie calm before the feared storm
As many as 25,000 Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, could deploy to the city.
By Howard Altman