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Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City — 2dPilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.

Maya Lindstrom Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.

Coast Guard and FBI Probe Possible Cyber Breach on Texas-Bound Tanker — 3dCoast Guard and FBI boarded a 333-meter Liberian-flagged tanker able to carry 2.3 million barrels of oil on Aug. 21 over a possible cyber breach; no crew danger or environmental harm was reported.

Sam Okafor If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now.

Philippines and China Trade Blame Over South China Sea Vessel Collision — 1dChina Coast Guard vessel CCG-21585 struck BFAR ship BRP Datu Magat Salamat at 11:13 a.m. during a fuel run for fishermen about 54 nautical miles off Palawan.

Nicole Hardy The Philippines needs stronger allies to push back against repeated harassment in those waters.

Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged San Diego BurglarLifestyle — 3dDuring a San Diego break-in, a man entered through an open upstairs window as the area endured a heat wave; Nash the golden retriever repeatedly brought toys to the intruder in a playful bid, while the other dog avoided typical guarding behavior. Police arrested the intruder after about an hour, and the incident drew attention on security footage and social media for the dogs’ unusually friendly response and minimal damage to the home.

Cowboys guard Tyler Smith undergoes thumb surgery, return timeline uncertain — Sep 8, 2026Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and miss four to six weeks, being placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. T.J. Bass will start at left guard in his absence, as Smith targets a potential return around Week 5 or later while the team manages grip strength and roster questions up front.

Nicole Hardy IR with the return designation feels like the right move here. No point risking a longer setback by trying to push through it early in the season.

Corrie ten Boom's Sister Betsie Prays for the GuardsGood News — FROM 1944Prisoner intercedes for her Ravensbrück tormentors

Two Former Alligator Alcatraz Guards Face Battery ChargesWorld — Sep 4, 2026Two former guards at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz were charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with a January 25 incident involving detainee Rigoberto Rodríguez Arce, with prosecutors alleging they struck and restrained him during a protest at the Everglades facility that has since closed. Plaintiffs and defense accounts differ over what occurred, but court records show both guards pled not guilty as investigations continued alongside the facility’s closure and ongoing debate over detainee conditions.

Guardsman Charged After Pointing Pistol at Colleague Over Hairstyle RulesPolitics — Sep 8, 2026Zion Mitchell, a 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., faces felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence after allegedly drawing and pointing a loaded pistol at a fellow guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army grooming/hair regulations outside a Popeyes on H Street NE. He is being held in DC Jail as the case moves toward a Sept. 15 court appearance amid the ongoing National Guard presence in the capital.

Corrie ten Boom Forgives Her GuardGood News — FROM 1947The watchmaker's daughter who hid Jews and survived Ravensbrück met one of her former guards — and found the strength to take his hand.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — Sep 12, 2026Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

Denzel Aberdeen Sues NCAA for Injunction to Play Fifth Season — Sep 12, 2026Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has filed for a temporary injunction to return for a fifth season under the NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule, arguing the policy should apply to him despite the Class of 2022 being excluded. The push comes amid multiple legal challenges to the rule, including a Colorado court ruling awarding eligibility that was stayed by the 10th Circuit, leaving his status in flux as lawsuits expand to state courts.

Maya Lindstrom Aberdeen has a fair point pushing for that fifth year since his class got left out of the policy for no clear reason.

McDaniel, Harbaugh Build Chargers Offensive Partnership — Sep 10, 2026Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has teamed with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to overhaul a stagnant offense and unlock Justin Herbert with a more explosive, motion-heavy, run-first system. The pair’s complementary strengths and ongoing familiarity, along with upcoming matchups and cross-coach intrigue, have created guarded optimism for a potential turnaround.

Video Shows Guard Fainting on Stage Where Queen’s Coffin Was DisplayedReporting — Sep 15, 2022A guard standing in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin fainted. The video of the incident circulated on social media. After the guard began to wobble on his feet, he fell to the ground. Other guards appeared to rush…

Louisiana National Guard Ends Eight-Month New Orleans Deployment — Aug 24, 2026After eight months of security operations in the French Quarter, the Louisiana National Guard concluded its New Orleans deployment on Aug. 31, having conducted over 4,000 patrols, logged 31,162 patrol hours and aided in 171 arrests. Gov. Jeff Landry and local law enforcement officials credited the mission with improving safety, while residents expressed mixed views on the Guard’s presence and its impact on daily life.

Supreme Court Won’t Let Trump Deploy National Guard In Illinois — Dec 23, 2025The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to allow President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard in Illinois. The government has not shown it is permitted under the law “to federalize the Guard in the exercise of…

Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun — Sep 9, 2026Georgia National Guard Specialist Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on two felonies after allegedly drawing a loaded pistol and pointing it at a fellow Guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army hairstyle regulations in a van outside a Popeyes. The incident occurred amid a broader DC crime-suppression deployment tied to President Donald Trump’s mission to crack down on crime in the capital.

Watch: Migrants ‘Overrun’ Texas National Guard at the BorderReporting — Mar 22, 2024A chaotic scene was recorded at the U.S. border as migrants stormed passed Texas National Guard members. On Thursday, The New York Post’s Jennie Taer posted on X, “This is the moment when TX National Guard became…

Capitol Police Ask National Guard To Stay for Two More Months: Defense OfficialReporting — Mar 4, 2021The Capitol Police have asked the Pentagon to extend the National Guard’s mission to protect the U.S. Capitol for an additional two months, a defense official told Reuters on Thursday. National Guard troops were…

Unarmed National Guard to Assist With Additional Security for Monuments in DCReporting — Jun 24, 2020D.C. National Guard is stepping in to provide additional protection to monuments across Washington, D.C., amid protests throughout the nation’s capital. National Guard spokesman Major Robert Perino released a statement…

Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike — Aug 31, 2026A DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.

Reader Let him croak.

Elite Royal Guard Whispers Something to Nearby Officer – The Reason Immediately Becomes ClearOpinion — Feb 11, 2024In a touching moment, a U.K. police officer was seen helping a member of the U.K.’s Household Cavalry Royal Guards adjust his uniform after the guard asked for help. The gesture was captured in a YouTube short , which…

Watch: Child Caught in Path of Marching Queen's Guard, Is Bowled over by the Patrolling TroopsReporting — Jan 2, 2022One child in London last week got to star in a viral video. All it took was getting flattened by a member of the Queen’s Guards at the Tower of London. The TikTok video shows the ceremonial ritual of the guards, with…

Pentagon Approves Extension of Reduced National Guard Presence Around CapitolReporting — Mar 10, 2021The Pentagon on Tuesday approved a request to keep about 2,300 National Guard troops in Washington to help protect the U.S. Capitol for two more months. The number is about half of the 5,200 National Guard troops…

About 30 robots protest in Warsaw, demanding AI rules to protect jobs — Sep 7, 2026About 30 robots demonstrated outside Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs to demand stronger AI regulation and guard against worker displacement, organized by Democratism to spark debate on AI's impact on labor. Officials, including Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski, acknowledged the need for rules as AI and humanoid robotics advance, with references to implementing or aligning with the EU AI Act.

Chris Dalton The irony of robots protesting for human job protection is not lost on me.