1,560 National Guard Members Now Activated in 22 States

By Tactical Life

The National Guard reported on Tuesday that 1,560 members were now active in 22 states. The activations come as governors across the country look for help fighting the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.

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National Guard Activated in 22 States

New York grabbed early headlines, setting up a quarantine area in New Rochelle. Guard members continue to work with state and local officials there, distributing food, disinfecting public spaces and helping run mobile screening facilities, according to a National Guard release.

“We’re here screening the community, trying to keep the community safe and trying to stop the spread of the virus,” said Army Pfc. Justin Zammit, with the New York Army National Guard’s 369th Sustainment Brigade, who was working at a mobile screening facility in New Rochelle, New York.

New York now leads the nation in confirmed cases with 1,717, including 16 reported deaths as of Wednesday morning, according to Johns Hopkins. Like much of the country, New York finally closed all schools, and grocery store shelves are empty. The New York Guard is helping distribute food to those who need …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life