Topic: The Army National Guard

Questions about National Guard response to domestic emergencies roil state-Pentagon relationsWhen squabbling between Louisiana's Democratic governor and the Republican Bush administration delayed some troops getting to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, many blamed raw politics.But five years later, as another calamity — ...

Okla. lawmaker, gubernatorial candidate disavows support for state 'militia' to fend off fedsA darling of the tea party movement who has supported the idea of a volunteer militia said Thursday he expects to win the Oklahoma governor's race despite criticism of his ...

Guard official tells US House subcommittee sending troops to border will require more moneyA National Guard official said Tuesday that the Guard would need additional funds to send more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.Major General Peter Aylward (ALL'-word) said the Guard currently ...

Lawmakers Urge Bush to Resolve Education Benefits for SoldiersLawmakers are urging President Bush to ensure that education benefits are provided to the Minnesota National Guard, calling on him to issue an executive order if necessary to help members of one of the ...