“They are ordered by the president to the nation’s capital, where they will operate high-tech weapons systems against any potential air threat.”
http://www.hotpotatomash.com/2007/08/florida-nationa.html
I’m wondering what this is about? Anyone heard this from another source? Why would they need the NG for such duty?
Preparing to conquer a new country, perhaps.
This is to defend against the Iranian air force, who of course were responsible for 9/11.
Support our troops…
There are a few SAM batteries around DC & the White House in particular. Have been for years.
To avoid the hassle of creating a special unit & base to operate them, DOD just rotates the duty amongst the various National Guard units around the country that already operate that type of ordinary US Army-issue equipment.
for the next 6 months it’s Florida’s turn to supply the manpower.
Move along. Nothing to see here.
Yep, that’s it.