FEMA has asked for 100 such teams, which would put the Defense Department on pace to deploy as many as 19,000 troops if all are needed. The troop number is almost double what federal authorities initially thought would be needed — and is on top of the more than 20,000 National Guard ...
This is the fourth year for the salute to heroes that began at Six Flags St. Louis and has spread to 11 parks nationwide. Between now and July 6th all active duty, National Guard and reservists receive complimentary admission to the park. ‘But then the public can help us raise money...