Article Title: Some Texas National Guard troops replaced in Illinois after failing to meet standards
Article Excerpt: "...“National Guard Soldiers and Airman are required to meet service-specific height, weight and physical fitness standards at all times,” the National Guard Bureau said on Thursday. ...A spokesperson for the Texas Military Department confirmed to Task & Purpose that “a small group” of the 200 National Guard members sent to Illinois this past week have been replaced after they were found to not meet certain standards. The move came amid criticism on social media over pictures that showed some of the Guard members appearing to be overweight ..."
Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com
