

However, the troops called to state active duty can still expect much less in terms of state education benefits. “Additional delays are not expected going forward.” “For the month of September, all personnel have either received their pay through direct deposit or should be in receipt of a physical check,” she explained. Negrelle, the Texas Military Department spokesperson, said that the pay system, which was initially overwhelmed by the activations, has caught up. One soldier, who spoke with Army Times on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said he was on mission for four weeks before he received his first paycheck Sunday. What is clear, though, is that many of the troops called up in recent weeks have yet to receive copies of their orders and have been experiencing significant pay issues. It’s not clear how many troops have undergone the training, nor is it clear how many will participate in law enforcement.

The newly-activated units tabbed for patrol duty are undergoing a week of condensed training meant to educate them on the use of deadly force and search and seizure rules, according to the CIS report. A Border Patrol Agent stands in front of a Georgia Army National Guard LUH-72 Lakota before they take off on an aerial detection and monitoring mission on on Jan.
