President Donald Trump keeping 300 Illinois National Guard troops federalized until April despite no missions

Initially federalized in October for 60 days, the 300 Illinois National Guard troops will continue to be deployed through mid-April.

Republicans drop support for Afghan wartime allies after National Guard shooting

Once-stalwart GOP backers of programs for Afghans who helped the war effort are hedging their support after the Nov. 26 National Guard shooting.

Watertown's Army National Guard facility to get $28M update

Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, which includes significant provisions for Ellsworth Air Force Base and Watertown.

National Guard members allegedly attacked by Afghan refugee in DC honored by unanimous House vote

House unanimously honors National Guard members shot in D.C. terror attack, showing rare bipartisan unity as lawmakers remember fallen soldier and wounded comrade.
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Gold Star widow explains what families of fallen Iowa National Guard soldiers are facing now

There are few people who truly understand what the families of those soldiers are about to face. Amanda Justice-Petersen is one of them.
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