US military troops come in active-duty, Guard, and reserve forces. Here's what each one does.
US military forces do a lot at home and abroad, but the different types of troops and the rules for each can be confusing.
Trump’s pause on Mexican tariffs hinges on slowing fentanyl. Can Mexico’s National Guard succeed?
Mexico sent more than 3,000 National Guard troops to Baja California this week as part of deal to stave off tariffs ...
Mexico deploys the first of 10,000 National Guard troops to US border after Trump’s tariff threat
A line of Mexican National Guard and Army trucks rumbled along the border separating Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Texas, on ...
Texas National Guard soldiers now have authority to make arrests at U.S.-Mexico border
The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S Customs and Border ...
The Minnesota National Guard is helping returning soldiers readjust to civilian life
For military members, coming back from overseas can be quite an adjustment. "There's a shock to the system," said LTC Jay ...
Mother of dead soldier sues Nevada National Guard over denial of trial
Felicia Cavanagh says Allison Bailey's death was the result of a faulty investigation that led to other-than-honorable ...
Role of Mexico’s National Guard along border clarified
Of those soldiers, almost 2,000 will be deployed to the San Diego-Tijuana border. The others will be sent to Mexicali and ...
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Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Kuwait
HARRISBURG, Pa. - More than 140 Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company were ...
14 Staten Islanders earn National Guard promotions (list)
The promotions were bestowed in recognition of capability, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future ...
1,000 Mexican National Guard soldiers currently at the border
Mexico says the uniformed officers will combat drug trafficking and control migration. Posted: February 6, 2025 | Last updated: February 6, 2025 Mexico says the uniformed officers will combat drug ...
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Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers prepare to depart for yearlong deployment to the Middle East
Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers prepare to depart for a yearlong deployment to the Middle East. They will serve with ...
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Texas National Guard soldiers can now make immigration arrests at the border
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have signed an agreement that allows Texas guardsmen to make ...