Kentucky National Guard Soldiers Head To Iraq

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/06/136994971/kentucky-national-guard-soldiers-head-to-iraq

Some 1,300 Kentucky National Guard soldiers said goodbye to family and friends over the weekend. They are headed to Iraq to help with the massive withdrawal of troops there. It's the largest overseas deployment for Kentucky's National Guard since World War II.

[Scuba]

1. Next three units on the deployment schedule....

Boy Scout Troop 211, Upcreek, Mt.

Skrood High School Marching Band

Cesar Chavez Middle School Debate Team

[Horse with no Name]

2. So, we are pulling out soldiers we have to count

and replacing them with soldiers we don't have to count?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=1241749&mesg_id=1241749

I don't know about you all, but I get reallllllly tired of bait and switch.:mad:

On edit:

Let me continue my little bout of anger over this. Not only is there a bait and switch in the "drawdown"...there is also another consequence of sending these NATIONAL GUARD troops.

That just opened up about 1800 jobs. Of course, chances are the jobs won't be there when these guys get back from their little Iraqi escapade...but we can play another game of bait and switch then!

[The Northerner]

3. Aren't they only supposed to be deployed for domestic purposes?

[Scuba]

4. Haven't you heard? Abdul has a rock he's planning on throwing at Chicago.

[pinboy3niner]

5. What is the National Guard's mission?

(From the official NG website)

The Guard answers the call, at home or abroad.

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the state governor or directly from the president of the United States, Guard Soldiers are always ready and always there.

You'll serve your community, your state and your country.
As a Guard Soldier, you can expect your primary area of operation to be your home state, following the leadership of your state adjutant general and governor. This may include community efforts, responding to wildfires or floods. Or, it may include serving overseas, training foreign forces.

You will also be prepared to mobilize when directed by the president. This may include overseas service or domestic, such as serving along the U.S.-Mexico border.

So, what does the National Guard do? Whatever is needed, wherever it is needed.


http://www.nationalguard.com/guard-basics/what-is-the-national-guard-s-mission


Now don't you just want to rush down and sign up?