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Trump administration in early talks to hold military parade in DC

The administration has reportedly reached out to the city about holding a parade on June 14 that would stretch from Arlington, Virginia, into Washington.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses the 51st annual conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States in Little Rock, Arkansas, Aug. 8, 2022. (Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely/Army National Guard)

Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty

A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

National Guard patrols torn California streets amid unrest

More than 2,400 California National Guard soldiers toting military assault rifles are on the streets and authorities say that has allowed police officers to crack down on the rampant vandalism and thievery that scarred the first several days of demonstrations.

5 years ago

DC officials push back on aggressive response to protests

Officials in the nation’s capital pushed back Tuesday on an aggressive response by the federal government to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, with the mayor flatly rejecting a Trump administration proposal for the federal government to take over its police force and one county in Virginia pulling its officers from Washington.

5 years ago

WWII veteran, wife of 78 years die on same day, hours apart

“The only time they’d ever been separated was when my father served in World War II, and when my sister and I were born.”

5 years ago

National security has barely made the debate stage. Here comes the Iran crisis.

The U.S.-Iran crisis has thrust foreign policy and national security—rarely decisive factors in elections—into the spotlight and, likely, onto the Democratic debate stage.

5 years ago

From Mayor Pete to Commander in Chief Pete? Military Times interview with Afghan vet turned presidential hopeful

Pete Buttigieg talks about his priorities for the military and veterans if he becomes the next U.S. president.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

You say potato, I say Buttigieg: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for July 15, 2019: Pete Buttigieg, House NDAA debate, Mark Esper confirmation hearing preview.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

My life among the dead

An excerpt from the memoir of a former spokesperson for the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations.

By Andre Bowser

6 years ago

Alaska communities prepare for incoming F-35 squadrons at Eielson Air Force Base

Communities near Eielson Air Force Base are ready to provide housing for Air Force personnel and their families attached to two incoming F-35 squadrons, according to municipal and business leaders.

6 years ago

Arizona city officials want troop-installed razor wire removed from border wall

Officials in a small Arizona border city passed a resolution Wednesday night condemning the installation of new razor wire that now covers the entirety of a tall border wall through downtown.

6 years ago

Remains of mayor killed in Afghanistan returned to Utah

Hundreds of soldiers saluted the flag-covered casket of a Utah mayor who was killed while serving in the National Guard in Afghanistan and whose remains were returned to his home state Wednesday.

7 years ago