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Syria Attack Highlights Deployment of US National Guard to Overseas Conflicts

by Dave DeCamp | Dec 14, 2025

An attack that targeted US troops in central Syria on Saturday has drawn attention to the presence of National Guard soldiers in the country and their use in combat zones in the Middle East and Africa. The attack, perpetrated by a member of the Syrian government's...

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National Guard Considering Expanding in the Asia Pacific Over China

by Dave DeCamp | Jul 25, 2022

The Guard is looking to add new training programs in Asian nations

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National Guard Still Fighting in Middle East Despite Domestic Deployments

by Dave DeCamp | Aug 2, 2021

A Louisiana National Guard unit is in northeast Syria

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National Guard to Be Used ‘More, Not Less’ in Coming Years

by Dave DeCamp | Jun 21, 2021

The top general of the US National Guard said the reserve force will be used "more, not less" in the coming years as the Pentagon shifts its focus and budget priorities. "Given the uncertain future and budget priorities, we expect the Department of Defense to rely on...

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National Guard Slams Pentagon’s Decision to Take Their Apache Helicopters

by Jason Ditz | Apr 10, 2014

National Guard Slams Pentagon’s Decision to Take Their Apache Helicopters | National Guard wants combat-ready copters

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