By SARA CLINE and JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Republican governor asked for National Guard deployments to New Orleans and other cities, saying Monday that his state needs help fighting crime and praising President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Washington and Memphis. Gov. Jeff…
By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hosting Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in the Oval Office on Monday after suggesting that he’s ready to send the National Guard into Memphis to help combat crime. Lee’s visit follows Trump saying on Friday…
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor. Trump, a Republican, said on Fox News Channel “the mayor…
55 soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard are back home after a 10-month deployment to Germany. The 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team was part of Task Force Thunder, training…
The Mississippi Air National Guard is holding a college and career fair today at the Trent Lott National Guard Training Complex. Representatives from different colleges and career areas stopped by schools along the Coast today. They were at West Harrison…
The U.S. Army National Guard has grounded all of its helicopters. The stand-down comes days after two Mississippi guardsmen were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during…
The University of Southern Mississippi's President Doctor Joe Paul signed an agreement with the National Guard Bureau to establish the Center…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is mobilizing a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico. Reeves wrote Wednesday on Twitter that the Mississippi National Guard's 112th Military Police Battalion…
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday approved a request for assistance from the state of Florida as Hurricane Ian is making its way north through that state. Approximately 20 soldiers and airmen of the Mississippi National Guard from Meridian and Gulfport…
A Saucier National Guardsman returns home after a year of deployment overseas. Specialist Dylan Rogers’ wife Olivia, daughter Amelia, and parents Scotty and Cheryl waited for him at…
At the request of the state through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an initial group of about 20 active-duty Air Force medical personnel, along with a command and control element have arrived in Mississippi as part of a Department of…
JACKSON, Miss. — After months of planning with Dr. Dobbs, General Boyles, Director McCraney and other key leaders of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the timeline for withdrawal of National Guard troops has been finalized. The State of Mississippi will be ceasing…
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center will host a change of command ceremony to welcome Gulfport native Col. Richard L. Weaver, the center's new commander, and also to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing CO Col. Bobby M. Ginn. The ceremony…
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
Unique conditions created by Hurricane Irma spark an uncommon response to try to expedite relief efforts. The military is transporting non-federal civilian emergency responders from Harrison County to disaster affected Florida. Today, a team from the Harrison County Emergency Management…
Mississippi house minority leader David Baria has written a letter to the inspector general of the National Guard to investigate claims Congressman Steven Palazzo went AWOL during his time with the National Guard. The reasoning behind the letter is because…
Fourth congressional district Libertarian candidate Ric McCluskey recently made claims that incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo has not been truthful about his service in the National Guard. Today, he took the fight straight to Congressman Palazzo’s doorstep. Also on hand was…
The National Guard is speaking out about claims lodged at Congressman Steven Palazzo last night. Public Affair Manager Lt. Col. Christian Patterson tells News 25 the National Guard is looking into the claims, but as of now there have been…
The National Guard is speaking out about claims lodged at Congressman Steven Palazzo. Public affairs manager, Lt. Col. Christian Patterson tells News 25, the National Guard is looking into the claims but as of now there have been no internal…
Army guardsmen from all over America are coming together right here, on the gulf coast, to participate in an international combat exercise. The Mississippi Air National Guard is hosting "Southern Strike a large-scale war game where military service members will…
Army National Guard is closing four armories and more closures could be on the horizon. As it cuts the size of its force, the National Guard is closing readiness centers in Grenada, Menden Hall, Lumberton, and Nettleton. Those doors will…
