7 Texas National Guard members in Illinois replaced for ‘not meeting mission standards’ when it came to physical fitness

The Texas National Guard removed seven soldiers from Illinois amid questions about their physical fitness. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a return to “standards.” ...

Here’s how fit Army National Guardsmen have to be. Would you measure up?

A photo of chunky Texas National Guard troops in Chicago went viral, and 7 were sent home. But there's nothing soft about ...
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Who controls the National Guard: The history and governance of America’s state-based military force

President Trump has deployed or threatened to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities. Learn the history and legal authorities of these troops.
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7 Members of Texas National Guard Sent Home From Illinois After ‘Meal Team Six’ Mockery in Viral Photos

Seven members of the Texas National Guard were sent home following their deployment to Illinois for failing to meet fitness standards — and in the aftermath of viral photos that sparked widespread ...
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Texas National Guard sends 7 deployed in Illinois home for physical fitness

The Texas National Guard sent seven members of its squad who had been deployed to Illinois back to the Lone Star state over their physical fitness. The guard said it was because "they did not ...