Pentagon Deploys National Guard Quick Reaction Forces for Civil Unrest
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The Pentagon is preparing thousands of National Guard personnel for civil unrest response, indicating a potential increase in domestic military deployments under the Trump administration, with new rapid reaction forces being trained and equipped for quick deployment across the U.S., raising concerns about the expansion of military roles in domestic affairs.
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- Leaked memo details National Guard plan for a ‘quick reaction force’ in US cities Task & Purpose
- Pentagon orders National Guard to form forces for civil unrest: reports Axios
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