California Prepares to Unleash National Guard to Help with Wildfire Prevention Efforts
It comes as the state is bracing for perhaps another tough wildfire season after devastating 2017 and 2018 blazes that killed more than 120 people. Keep Reading
GAO: DOD Lacks Strategy and Guidance to Implement National Guard Counterdrug Program
GAO says the National Guard lacks detailed procedures and processes for the states to implement the National Guard counterdrug program, such as how to conduct cross-state aerial reconnaissance. Keep Reading
Apple Gives Active U.S. Military and Reservists 10 Percent Discount
The discount program was offered last month, and is applicable to most products, including iPhones, computers, tablets and accessories. Keep Reading
Ogden, Utah, Mayor Brent Taylor Killed in Insider Attack While Serving in Afghanistan
The major in the Utah National Guard was killed Saturday while serving with his unit in Kabul, which is helping to train Afghan defense forces. Keep Reading
Task Force Hawaii Perseveres Against Pair of Natural Disasters
The lava response has lasted four months, and the county and state, along with the Hawaii National Guard, were ready to move to the recovery phase when Hurricane Lane approached the state. Keep Reading
Operation Guardian Support’s Rapid Aerial Transport Improves Border Security
The vast desert environments and rugged mountainous terrain create a challenge for agents on foot. Assets, such as the OGS aerial transport capabilities, serve as additional resources vital to border security. Keep Reading
CBP Welcomes National Guard at California Ports of Entry
National Guard members will assist CBP officers in the movement of conveyances to inspections areas and facilitate the movement of vehicles, allowing more officers to focus on front line duties. Keep Reading
National Guard Conducts Annual Nationwide Cybersecurity Exercise
The first week offers participants the opportunity to learn from leaders in military, government and the private sector on vital cybersecurity skills. The second week challenges the National Guard soldiers and airmen as they face off against trained adversaries. Keep Reading
Evacuations as Kilauea Eruption Sends Lava Into Residential Areas
Gov. David Ige calls in the Hawaii National Guard to help with evacuation efforts in lower Puna as Hawaii County acting mayor declares state of emergency. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Civil Air Patrol Provides Viable Asset to Bolstered Border Reconnaissance
Potential partner has performed various missions since its inception in support of homeland security. Keep Reading
