Hegseth touts push to replace heavyset National Guard troops in Illinois

Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'

Texas National Guard confirms replacement of seven service members from Illinois mission following viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.

Seven Texas National Guard members sent to Illinois replaced for not meeting requirements

The Texas Military Department did not provide details on which mission requirements the service members did not meet but photos showing heavyset members went...

Texas National Guard members removed from Illinois for failing 'mission requirements'

Seven service members failed to meet mission requirements during pre-deployment validation process.

’Fat troops’ deemed unworthy to patrol world’s ’most dangerous city’

Some Texas National Guard soldiers sent to Chicago were apparently deemed too fat to deploy and have been replaced, after viral photos of the heavier-set troops drew widespread attention online. “...

Texas National Guard troops are withdrawn from Illinois after failing fitness validation checks

Several Texas National Guard soldiers deployed to support federal operations in Illinois have been pulled from duty after failing mandatory fitness and readiness screenings, the Texas Military Department confirmed.

Texas Guardsmen pulled from Chicago for failing standards compliance

Some Texas National Guardsman were pulled from a Chicago deployment for not being in compliance with the military's validation process.