Topic - National Guard

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  Paul, Obama collect most military donations to run

  Enlisted personnel and civilian military employees are donating more to presidential campaigns than in previous elections, and they overwhelmingly prefer two candidates: Ron Paul, the long-shot Republican presidential contender opposed to using U.S. forces as the "world's police," and President Obama.

• SGT. SHAFT: Veteran's former spouse asks about benefits

  Dear Sgt Shaft: How do I begin to get an exemption/dispute from the 20/20/20 rule? They do happen per individual Dates of Service and Regulation Changes. I was married for 30 years. My husband was on active duty for 22 years. Only 17½ not 20 were overlapping years. I understand that the rules have changed. I was told that if I was married for 20 years with 20 years active duty that I would qualify for former spouse if divorced. How do I start a case requesting Former Spouse Benefits exempting the 20-20-20 requirement?

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  Fleets fade away with Pentagon budget cuts

  America's aging tactical Air Force — the jets that protect ground troops and strike hard-to-reach targets — is shrinking just as the Pentagon is cutting even more planes to achieve nearly a half-trillion dollars in spending cuts.

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  New plan would help military families take leave

  The Obama administration proposed new rules Monday to help military families care for service members when they are called to active duty or become injured.

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  26 homes lost in Reno fire and 2,000 evacuated

  Firefighters worked to hold the line Friday on a fast-moving brush fire that tore through the Reno area, destroyed 26 houses and forced thousands of residents to flee. The forecast of rain and snow would help douse the flames but also increase the chance of flooding on the charred land, authorities said.

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  REED: Bain coverage won't be Romney's 'Swift Boat'

  Our national commentariat is twisted in an impossible yoga pose trying to compare anti-Bain Capital coverage to the famous 2004 "Swift Boat" ad campaign. The two situations are not close to analogous. I have a more-than-passing acquaintance with the Swift Boat ads - I helped produce them.

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  Ice storm blankets Pacific Northwest a day after snowstorm

• Jill Biden writes kids' book, a tribute to troops

  Jill Biden, after years of teaching English to college and high school students, has written a book of her own.

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  Veterans' new battle front: Job market

  For American troops, the Iraq conflict has ended and the Afghanistan War is winding down at a time when the U.S. economy is struggling and unemployment statistics for veterans are stark.

• Texas coalition sees mixed results on spending on border security

  A coalition of Texas border mayors, county executives and economic development leaders said on Thursday the federal government has spent nearly $90 billion over the past decade to secure the Southwest border with no better than mixed results.

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  Massive snows overwhelm Alaskans

  One town is buried in snow. Another is iced in. This year's winter is being meaner than usual for at least two Alaska communities. Now, residents are looking for outside help.

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  Alaska town tries to dig out from huge snow dump

  Dozens of National Guard troops have arrived in Cordova to help the Alaska fishing town dig out from massive snows that have collapsed roofs, trapped some people in homes and triggered avalanches.

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  Hope reigns as Americans prepare to ring in 2012

  Times Square was awash in hopeful sentiments as it began to welcome hordes of New Year's Eve revelers looking to cast off a rough year and cheer their way to something better in 2012.

• SGT. SHAFT: All 'Assured Victory' print proceeds go to wounded veterans

  Dear Sgt Shaft: How can I obtain a copy of the "Assured Victory" print? I hope they are still available.

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  National Guard at border cut to fewer than 300

  The Obama administration will keep a reduced contingent of National Guard troops working along the Mexican border next year, the Defense Department said Tuesday.

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