Posted on 03/28/2020 9:11:18 AM PDT by david1292
President Donald Trump has authorized Defense Secretary Mark Esper to order units and individual members in the National Guard and Reserves, as well as “certain Individual Ready Reserve members,” to active duty to augment forces in the coronavirus response, according to the chief Pentagon spokesperson.
“Today the President signed an Executive Order authorizing Secretary Esper to order units and individual members in the National Guard and Reserves and certain Individual Ready Reserve members, to active duty to augment forces for the effective response to the coronavirus outbreak,” said Jonathan Hoffman in a statement released late Friday evening.
The statement said that decisions about which individuals may be activated are still being reviewed.
“Generally, these members will be persons in Headquarters units and persons with high demand medical capabilities whose call-up would not adversely affect their civilian communities,” the statement said.
The statement said the Defense Secretary and Department of Health and Human Services would consult with state officials before “any potential utilization” of National Guard Reserve Component units under the executive order.
The statement said there is currently no projected number of expected activations, but the Pentagon can do so “as needed.”
“As this is a dynamic situation, we do not currently have a projected number of expected activations, but the Department is now fully authorized to make activations as needed. We will provide updates as they become available,” Hoffman said.
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Let’s see. Some Democrat Governors are turning convicted murderers and violent felons loose and forcing all gun stores to close. What could possibly go wrong. Some folks are now strolling into stores, loading up bags and then just walking out. Maybe Pres. Trump sees a problem coming down the road.
More like big old field day, cleaning stuff.
I’ve been separated since 1992, and, no, ain’t no uniform gonna fit me now! :-)
For what ?
Every American is either mobilized or immobilized.
The volunteers and essentials are out in force, doing the job and there are comparatively thousands that may need help as opposed to millions.
WHAT in God's name is the Guard going to DO ?
Individual members are being called upon
The invisible enemy must not be the virus.
This is why we pay reservists. Time for them to earn their pay.
HOORAY Chief. Close off border with the worst cases. The U.S.S.A. United Socialist States of America coordinated to overthrow the republic. Look at the damage they have caused.
It never was the virus. The virus was only a tool used to panic the sheep.
No, I think he is starting realize that this is a potential deep state/globalist coup attempt.
china, deep state, globalist, leftist mayors, media.. probably all in on it together.
along with soros and his purple revolutionaries.. trying to create an arab type spring uprising.
this is a smart move, if thats the case.
Logistics and inventory, most likely. Getting acquisitions from Point A to Point B. Probably also dealing with a ton of paperwork that goes along with anything involving procurement and movement of personnel and equipment.
Wtf
Not martial law enforcing the law something most states turn a blind eye to.
Many states have leaders who uses law for the highest bidder.
Clearly “they” care more about control than about the communities these reservists come from. Or the families.
loose lips...sink ships
Thank you for posting that. I am sick to death of seeing that ridiculous and meaningless phrase.
This is an order to replace missing active duty personnel, such as at NORAD. this isn’t about troops on the streets.
WHAT in God’s name is the Guard going to DO ?
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The Wall Street Journal just reported Trump is considering an “enforceable quarantine” for New York and New Jersey.
Make of that what you will.
Yes, using them now to help in the medical field and food distribution (as in New Rochelle). Have everything at the ready in case we need to tamp down looting or riots.
What a freakin’ drama queen you are - he authorized it if needed...didn’t actually start the process.
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