They relish this shit! After all the training and weekend warrioring, they are finally able to do something for their country and they love it. Trust me, they aren't the ones complaining. It's the politicians and rabble rousers that want to stir up more dissension. When troops are deployed, they are self-sufficient and self-contained. What do you think is in their day pack? Warming layers and an extra uniform with an extra set of boots. There is a also a 7-ton truck that got deployed with the unit that has MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), tents, cots, and sub-zero sleeping bags. The NG, or any other troops, don't deploy and rely on Motel 6 and McDonald's to sustain them. They are likely supplied for 30 days without any help. Stop feeling bad for them, they are taking part in historical events that we will only be able to see from our computer. They love what they are doing. V/r, prior infantry
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You say tents? Same tents Commiegress didn't allow them to put up? I fully understand your point, but this is not the point most of us are discussing. Its the utter lack of respect shown by the Commiegress, and Xiden, in contrast to respect Trump and Co. have shown through the years.
I would have KILLED to be given a garage when I did field time .
You're still missing the point. Libtards were "threatened" when one of the NG told the moron critter "I love my freedom!" when the whiny asshat asked the NG guy why he is not wearing a mask. This in a Dunkin Donuts place, how is one supposed to eat, through the mask?
The OP was about a shelter with concrete floor being not bad, per THIS VET and Himself as well. I would have killed to be at this historic event. Most of the vets I know would live to be there right now
It’s about civility, not whether they can handle it or like it.
So really the whole reason we deploy the NG is because the situation is NOT civil. Otherwise, there would be no need.
"I joined the National Guard to serve my country. But not when it's uncomfortable or inconvenient for me."
The dems requested the NG over a threat that never materialized.
False flag fail, send these boys and girls home.
I would have KILLED to be given a garage when I did field time
Was your field time in the capital building?
That would have been awesome. No, NTC mojave desert or canadian forests or kenkucky mountains well below freezing and a half shelter. Lots of great times, all would have been better in a garage vs korea underground mountain bunkers too.
So true. Glad others are pointing this out.
Can't count how many hangers I slept on the concrete floor before boarding the C130s or 141s to head back to my home post. This was after a week or two in the field and when the field is winter in Alaska, the hanger was paradise.
And yes, other pics of that area clearly show that was a designated "break area", not their billet.
I would have KILLED to be given a garage when I did field time
It was pure heaven after 2 weeks out in the field at Ft. Greeley. Sometimes we get to sleep in a hanger the final night, next day, gear up and jump back into Malamute DZ in Ft. Rich, then road march back to the barracks to wrap up the field exercise.
No one said the NG wasn’t up to the task, the point was putting them in a parking garage versus a building with heat and bathrooms.
Still maybe the sick ones could hole up in trump tower so they recover.
Ok Biden
It's not about whether they loved it whether they can handle it ... It's about respect
I respectfully disagree. I know they do like being activated to collect decent pay for not a lot of work, but shitty conditions are demoralizing unless the mission absolutely requires it... You can't tell me those soldiers and airmen would turn down bunks with heat, power, and proper restrooms and showers because they simply just love roughing it! Also, right now their mission is to protect shitty politicians from white supremacists who don't exist! They are completely demoralized which is why I believe multiple states are calling back their troops as we speak. If the mission changes however... To save the republic... You better believe they would be excited, but that's not what their understanding is at this time.
I would have KILLED to be given a garage when I did field time