National Guard Deployed to California Left Without Food or Shelter

National Guardsmen Sleep on Floors Amidst Funding Crisis California National Guardsmen deployed to the state recently found themselves in dire straits, lacking essential resources like food, water, and adequate shelter. A report by the San Francisco Chronicle revealed that these troops, whose makeshift quarters were captured in exclusive photographs, arrived without federal funding for basic necessities. The Chronicle article states, "The troops — whose makeshift quarters are shown in photographs exclusively obtained by the Chronicle — arrived without federal funding for food, water, fuel, equipment or lodging," This lack of preparedness has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. The images accompanying the report show guardsmen sleeping on the floor of what appears to be a temporary facility. One guardsman, who wished to remain anonymous, described the situation as "deplorable." The lack of funding is not attributed to state officials or the California National Guard, but rather to a failure of federal funding policies. This situation underscores the critical need for adequate funding to support our troops and ensure they have the resources necessary to fulfill their duties. The incident highlights the potential consequences of insufficient federal funding for essential services.