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‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands

One National Guard leader proposed a new "traffic cop" to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.

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Military Times· Oct 14, 9:00 PM‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
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