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Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Texas National Guard deploying to Chicago Monday About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.

Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.

Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.

Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety "We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.

"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.

Pentagon downgrades leadership role for Air Forces-Europe to 3-star The lowering of the rank associated with commanding Air Force units in Europe comes after Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to four-star general positions.

The lowering of the rank associated with commanding Air Force units in Europe comes after Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to four-star general positions.

Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”

Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”

Hegseth’s style counters military’s history as engine of social change Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

Hegseth and Bondi rally federal agents and troops in Memphis The Memphis task force is part of a larger effort by Trump to use National Guard troops and surge federal law enforcement in U.S. cities.

The Memphis task force is part of a larger effort by Trump to use National Guard troops and surge federal law enforcement in U.S. cities.

US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nears Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.

Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.

Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.

How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.

The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.

Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base “This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.

Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.

Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”

Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”

Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.

A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.

WWII-era squadron reactivated as MQ-9 Reaper drone unit The 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will be a tenant unit of the 8th Fighter Wing based at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea.

The 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will be a tenant unit of the 8th Fighter Wing based at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea.

Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.

Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.

Here are some financial resources for troops if shutdown stops pay From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.

From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.

Gen. Wilsbach tapped to replace Allvin as Air Force chief Wilsbach, an experienced fighter pilot with 40 years in uniform, was slated to retire before being tapped as the Air Force's next top general.

Wilsbach, an experienced fighter pilot with 40 years in uniform, was slated to retire before being tapped as the Air Force's next top general.

Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.

Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.

Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100 Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who served overseas.

Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who served overseas.