Sept 3: National Guard active duty as Homeland Security

The 8/22/02 Globe Gazette of Mason City, Iowa is reporting active deployment under the federal Homeland Security in Operation Noble Eagle of various National Guards, including Iowa's, on September 3. The stench of fascism is growing.

The full story is at:
http://www.globegazette.com/local/ni3.php

Pertinent paragraphs are:

"The battalion will enter into federal active duty Sept. 3, King said. They must arrive at Fort Knox, Ky., their mobilization station, no later than Sept. 8. They will receive specialized training to further prepare them for their assignments before moving to their stateside duty locations. "

"The soldiers will provide indirect fire support, using artillery weapons accurate from a distance of 11,000 to 12,000 meters, King said. "

"The battalion's mobilization is critical to the accomplishment of the Department of Defense Homeland Defense Security Plan, said King. The Iowa soldiers will provide security at several locations. They will take their individual equipment, individual and crew-served weapons and all other organizational equipment. They will also use vehicles and other equipment already in place at their duty locations."