National Guard story: more of the hidden costs

[JohnnyLib2]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2007/jan/14/566671857.html

WASHINGTON - When a Nevada National Guard transportation unit from Henderson returned from Iraq last year, it was without the backbone of its operation: its trucks.

Dozens of tractor-trailers, Humvees and other equipment the Nevada Guard needs to do its job have been left in Iraq, contributing to a nationwide depletion of resources that is creating what the Guard's commander in Washington has called a dire situation.

Experts say that after the war ends, the nation must spend $75 billion to rebuild the military after operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Guard estimates that it alone needs up to $24 billion nationwide for equipment at the rate it is now being lost.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Forest fire? Tornado? Riot?

Sorry, the Guard can't help-they have no vehicles to get there. You are on your own (I believe local government leaders are being told not to count on the Guard in case of an emergency, btw).