Deployed more than a year because of the COVID-19, some National Guard members see many more months ahead
Approximately 5,600 Ohio National Guard and State of Ohio Defense Force members whoâve deployed since March 2020. Currently, about 900 remain deployed with approximately 340 members working at 14 food banks and warehouses across the state, according a Ohio National Guard public affairs.
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While the peak of the pandemic has passed and vaccines are rolling out across the country, some of your neighbors remain deployed more than a year since the start of lockdowns.
âI saw a good opportunity to still serve my community,â said Private First Class Luis Vargas.