Why in the heck are gulf state's NG in IRAQ during hurricane season?

[Maiden England]

I don't know the extend of which NG units are where, but it seems really bloody stupid to have NG units from areas at risk of hurricane/storm damage in Iraq during hurricane season.

Not to mention, someone still needs to explain to me why the National Guard is off fighting a war in another country. I always kinda assumed the National Guard's job was to guard the Nation :shrug:

Anyone have a clue?

[phantom power]

1. Because Bush & Co. are all political cowards.

They weren't willing to start a military draft to staff their bogus war, so they tapped into the N.G. as a convenient substitute.

[rodeodance]

2. The govenors were patriot and YES Rummy--you can have them.

[leftchick]

3. because our regular armed forces are stretched to the limit

and a draft right now would cause a revolt.

[trekbiker]

4. same reason Montana's NG is in Iraq during fire season....