A major war could leave US states without enough National Guard troops for disasters and other emergencies, generals warn

National Guard troops patrol along Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2026. Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images A major overseas war could leave governors short of National Guard troops for emergencies. National Guard leaders warn that hurricanes and other domestic threats won't stop for war. Some states are preparing separate forces to fill gaps left by Guard deployments. A major war overseas could leave US governors without enough National Guard troops to respond to hurric

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