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Despite its vital contribution to homeland defense and international security, the Coast Guard’s future ability to respond to maritime crises is at risk, and the pending President’s budget request will hasten the fleet’s decline.

The increased security measures come after a crowd of Trumps supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 in an attempt to interfere with Bidens confirmation hearings.  Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing based in Sioux City and the 132nd Wing in Des Moines, as well as soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, based in Boone, will make their way to Washington D.C. for an estimated eight days, according to the release. The other National Guard members will ...

The Iowa National Guard says its been more involved in supporting the state in the past year than at any time since the 2008 floods.

By Jason Taylor Jan 15, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa National Guard says its been more involved in supporting the state in the past year than at any time since the 2008 floods. The guard held its annual Condition of the Guard Address at the Iowa Capitol, where it reported on its efforts during the pandemic and the August derecho. Its troops have been monitoring traffic at Test Iowa sites since the first drive-thru site opened in April. Its also assisted with food delivery during the pandem...