United States National Guard

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has put the National Guard on standby in case of more civil unrest in Uptown Minneapolis. Uptown has faced many nights of civil unrest after the killing of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Protesters have shut down the intersection at Lake Street and Girard Ave. Minneapolis Police removed barricades twice on Tuesday while staying in the area that night.

WASHINGTON — Two senior U.S. military officials involved in the response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol denied in testimony Tuesday that they advised against the deployment of District of Columbia National Guard because it wouldn’t have been “good optics.”. Their testimony before the House Oversight and Government...

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Governor Tim Walz gave the Minnesota National Guard a warning order to start preparing to assist local law enforcement in Minneapolis if they need help, the governor's office announced Wednesday. The order came at the request of the City of Minneapolis following unrest in Uptown after...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- A Republican lawmaker is calling on Gov. Tony Evers to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to help "restore safety" in the City of Milwaukee after a string of multiple shootings over the weekend. Republican Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) weighed in on the ongoing gun violence...

MILWAUKEE — A Republican representative from Waukesha County describes Milwaukee as a warzone-like setting, and he wants the governor to bring in the National Guard. A violent weekend in Milwaukee, as police say 15 shootings and three homicides occurred, is why New Berlin Republican Rep. Joe Sanfelippo said he's "calling on Gov. Tony Evers to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to help restore safety in Milwaukee neighborhoods."

HOUSTON • Passersby at Legion Lake in Houston may have noticed a change in the appearance. Well, this is thanks to the National Guard, who did the labor on the project. The parking lot and the half of the new walking track have been lined with rock. “The proposed project...

MILWAUKEE, WI (WHBL) – There’s now a call to send troops to Milwaukee to try and get a handle on the city’s violent crime problem. State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo on Tuesday said Milwaukee is ‘war zone-like,’ and said local leaders have failed to keep people safe. Sanfelippo’s suggestion comes after...

A Republican state lawmaker describes Wisconsin’s largest city as resembling a war zone. State Representative Joe Sanfelippo of New Berlin wants the governor to activate the Wisconsin National Guard “to help restore safety to Milwaukee neighborhoods.”. Sanfelippo made his request after a violent weekend that left 15 people suffering from...

BLACK HILLS, S.D. — This year’s Golden Coyote exercise is giving over 2,000 service members a chance to experience a realistic training environment. Soldiers can get out into the field and put their skills to the test – helping them prepare to tackle overseas missions and homeland defense. 1st Sergeant...

A swath of military support organizations backed a bill expanding health care for veterans sponsored by Rep. Andy Kim (D-Bordentown) Wednesday. The bill, dubbed the Healthcare for our Troops Act, would provide health care to more than 800,000 service members in the National Guard and various branches’ Reserves. The groups...

MINNEAPOLIS — Around 100 Minneapolis National Guard troops will be on standby tonight for potential support to any civil unrest in Minneapolis. According to the National Guard, the request was made by city officials following persistent protests occurring in Uptown following the shooting death of Winston Boogie Smith Jr. by members of a U.S. Marshals task force.

MILWAUKEE - A Wisconsin lawmaker wants the National Guard called to Milwaukee, saying residents deserve better than to live in what he calls a "warzone-like setting." Wisconsin law gives the governor the power to activate the National Guard in cases of war, insurrection, riot, terrorism or resistance to the execution of the laws. Also, in the event of a natural disaster or public health emergency, which Gov. Tony Evers has used this past year.

(The Center Square) – A suburban Milwaukee state representative wants to send the National Guard to Milwaukee. State. Rep Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, on Tuesday said the state needs to step in to fight the surge in violent crime in Milwaukee. “Until we take real action to prioritize the safety...

(The Center Square) – Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday activated 100 National Guard soldiers in case they need to keep the peace in Minneapolis. “At the request of the City of Minneapolis, Governor Walz gave the Minnesota National Guard a warning order to start preparing to assist local law enforcement should they need help," Walz’s spokesman Teddy Tschann said. “The Minnesota National Guard has not been given any operational orders, and as of this time their assistance has not been needed.”