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Media repeatedly citing the 25k National Guard deployed to DC. But that’s just a fraction of Guard activity across the country right now.
Imagine what these soldiers are experiencing. Another mobilization (after they’ve already done hurricane relief, Covid support, etc)...1/
Imagine what these soldiers are experiencing. Another mobilization (after they’ve already done hurricane relief, Covid support, etc)...1/
...more need to coordinate w employers for time off away from their normal job, more time away from family. 2/
And then there’s the anxiety of potentially facing fellow citizens, the difficult rules of engagement they must understand and potentially apply, the challenging “use of force” against a civilian mob. 3/
I served in as active Army, but always had a great deal of respect for our National Guard and Reserves, as these “citizen soldiers” (don’t ever call them “weekend warriors” around me!) give so much more in serving our country in supporting their governors & civilian authority 3/
All of them are in my thoughts & prayers tonight. Let’s just hope they’re not tested by the knuckleheads that might be thinking about going against our government & our Constitutional norms. 4/End
