Breaking News: National Guard Deployments Under Fire After Deadly Attack on West Virginians
A deadly attack on two West Virginia National Guard members has sparked outrage and raised questions about the deployment of National Guard troops. SSgt Andrew Wolfe, a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard, was shot on November 26 near the White House in Washington D.C. by an Afghan refugee who had previously worked with the US military and CIA in Afghanistan.
The attack has left the community in shock, with many calling for a re-evaluation of National Guard deployments. "This is a betrayal of the trust we have placed in our military," said a local resident. "We need to know why our soldiers are being targeted and what is being done to protect them."
West Virginia has one of the country's highest per-capita populations of veterans, and service in the military is seen as a patriotic duty and economic lifeline for many residents. The state is home to thousands of bridges named after local veterans and banners featuring hometown soldiers.
The FBI is investigating the attack, and the US Department of Defense has launched an internal review of National Guard deployments. The West Virginia National Guard has suspended all non-essential travel for its members until further notice.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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