Massachusetts National Guard

The commander of the Massachusetts Army National Guard said they are reviewing any appropriate disciplinary actions against Christopher Hoffman, 51.

The Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to help fight a wildfire that’s been burning for five weeks in Rockport, officials announced Thursday, as more of the state plunged into severe drought. The Briarwood Fire has been burning above ground and underground across 19 acres, according to Gov. Charlie Baker’s office. His order activating the guard allows up to 30…

The annual Memorial Day tribute at the Boston Common was held Thursday, with state and local officials joining relatives of U.S. troops from Massachusetts who’ve died in service.

The annual Memorial Day tribute at the Boston Common was held Thursday, with state and local officials joining relatives of U.S. troops from Massachusetts who’ve died in service. Each name, each flag in a breathtaking sea of red, white, and blue is a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice of the brave sons and daughters of Massachusetts who lost their...

With omicron cases rapidly rising in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker announced new guidelines Tuesday, including a face covering advisory and deploying 500 members of the National Guard to help with the hospital staffing shortage.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday he is activating up to 500 members of the National Guard to assist hospitals with the COVID-19 surge and updating the state’s mask advisory.

Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker activated 250 members of the National Guard to drive school busses amid a shortage of drivers.

In some Massachusetts communities, you could see bus drivers wearing fatigues on Thursday. That’s because members of the National Guard are already practicing bus routes in several cities and towns across the state. The guard started learning routes and bus stops in Chelsea, Lowell and Lynn on Thursday. Guard members went through training on Wednesday. They underwent medical exams,...

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that he was activating the Massachusetts National Guard. But it wasn’t due to protests, storm damage, to help administer COVID-19 vaccines or any of the other emergencies for which guard troops are typically called up. It was to drive school buses. Baker said he was activating up to 250 guard personnel to serve as drivers…

Gov. Charlie Baker made up to 250 members of the state’s national guard available to help with a nationwide driver shortage. The service was offered to Boston, but local officials didn’t want it right away. Mayor Kim Janey said that the vast majority of buses arrived within 15 minutes of the start of school Monday morning.

At least four Massachusetts cities will get help bringing students to and from school from the National Guard amid a national school bus driver shortage.

Amid a national school bus driver shortage, the Massachusetts National Guard is being activated to help get kids to schools at the start of the new year.