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BREAKING: Two Killed In Syria Identified As Iowa National Guard Members
We reported to you last week that two members of our military had been killed in an ambush in Syria.
That report here in case you missed it:
BREAKING: U.S. Soldiers Killed in Ambush Near Palmyra as Syria Fighting Intensifies Again
Their names were not released until today.
Sadly, the two have been identified as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, both of the Iowa National Guard:
Our entire National Guard family mourns the loss of Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa-the Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers who were ambushed and killed in Syria. Their mission was in support of… pic.twitter.com/eXcyCquOwb
— Gen. Steven Nordhaus (@ChiefNGB) December 15, 2025
From the NY Post:
The US troops who were killed and injured in Saturday’s ambush attack in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard, a senior US official told Fox News.
An ISIS gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, killing two Iowa National Guard soldiers and an American civilian translator, the official said.
Three additional US soldiers were wounded in the attack.
Preliminary information suggests the attacker was once affiliated with the Syrian government forces and had been a low-level member of the Syrian Security Forces, before later becoming connected to ISIS, the official said.
“He was not a part of the official delegation that was being escorted by the US and Syrian troops,” the official said. “… This would not be considered a ‘green on blue’ incident because the Syrian gunman was not part of the US/Syrian partnered delegation.”
Earlier Saturday, US Central Command confirmed the deaths and injuries were a “result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria.”
President Donald Trump warned that there will be “very serious retaliation” following the ambush.
“We mourn the loss of three Great American Patriots in Syria, two soldiers, and one Civilian Interpreter. Likewise, we pray for the three injured soldiers who, it has just been confirmed, are doing well,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
While I do not in any way want to diminish the service of these two heroic and wonderful individuals, can we take a moment to discuss why in the Hell the IOWA National Guard is serving over in Syria?
Let alone the question of whether we need to continue being the World Police, deploying troops in virtually every other country on the face of the Earth, that's a different discussion -- but assuming there is a valid need for US Troops in Syria, are you telling my the Army, Navy, Air Force and Space Force are not sufficient? We really need to send the IOWA National Guard?
Perhaps if we kept the Iowa National Guard in, oh I don't know....IOWA....perhaps we could start making Iowa Great Again instead of Syria?
And almost certainly if we kept the Iowa National Guard in Iowa these two individuals would still be alive today as I type this.
I don't mean to go all "Code Pink" on you, but enough is enough....bring our troops home!
And if you can't bring all of our troops home, let's start with the National Guard.
The very name says NATIONAL Guard. If there is any branch of the USMIL that should stay home on domestic soil, shouldn't it be the National Guard?
Can we start there?
Start by bringing every last National Guard member home.
This is an abomination:
Why Have ALL 50 States Deployed National Guard Units Overseas?
You learn something new every day...
Until recently, I thought the National Guard was strictly a domestic operation designed to protect people here at home.
While the Army, Navy and Air Force were designed to protect us in international conflict, I was always under the impression that the purpose of the National Guard was to make sure we had sufficient protections and help back here at home, if our military was deployed elsewhere.
I was shocked to learn that is NOT the case.
In fact, all 50 states have deployed troops overseas just within the last 4 years, with many currently deployed as we speak!
Once again, it's America LAST for the Biden Regime!
Draining our resources and our treasure and sending them everywhere but the actual United States.
This is so wrong!
Here is a comprehensive list of all 50 states and where their National Guard units have deployed:
1. Alabama
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: Supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait and security operations in the Horn of Africa.
2. Alaska
Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
Recent Missions: Working closely with Mongolia as part of the State Partnership Program and supporting disaster relief efforts in the Pacific(
National Guard
).
3. Arizona
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: Arizona's National Guard has provided troops to Kuwait for Operation Spartan Shield.
4. Arkansas
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: The Arkansas National Guard has contributed to operations in Iraq and Kuwait, particularly in logistics and sustainment roles(
Tennessee State Government - TN.gov
)(
National Guard
).
5. California
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: Supporting NATO efforts in Europe, especially in Romania, and assisting with humanitarian aid in Africa(
National Guard
).
6. Colorado
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Colorado's National Guard has been involved in NATO exercises in Eastern Europe(
Defense.gov
).
7. Connecticut
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: Units have been deployed to Djibouti for security operations and supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq(
National Guard
).
8. Delaware
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Delaware’s Air National Guard has participated in NATO operations, particularly involving airlift missions to Eastern Europe.
9. Florida
Deployment Focus: Central America and Middle East
Recent Missions: Florida's National Guard has supported counter-drug operations in Central America and has participated in missions in the Middle East(
National Guard
).
10. Georgia
Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
Recent Missions: Georgia deployed over 1,000 troops to Europe and the Middle East for a combination of support operations and multinational exercises(
National Guard
).
11. Hawaii
Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
Recent Missions: Hawaii's National Guard has been involved in Pacific-based training exercises and partnerships, particularly with Indonesia.
12. Idaho
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Europe for Air Defender exercises and to Africa for African Lion exercises(
KTVB
).
13. Illinois
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: Illinois troops have been involved in Operation Spartan Shield and supporting operations in Djibouti(
National Guard
).
14. Indiana
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: Deployed 600 soldiers to the Middle East as part of Operation Spartan Shield in September 2024(
National Guard
).
15. Iowa
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: Participating in multinational exercises, including NATO-led operations.
16. Kansas
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Kansas units have been actively involved in NATO training missions.
17. Kentucky
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: Supporting peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and Middle Eastern security efforts.
18. Louisiana
Deployment Focus: Central and South America
Recent Missions: Focused on disaster relief and counter-drug operations(
National Guard
)(
Wikipedia
).
19. Maine
Deployment Focus: Africa
Recent Missions: Deployed personnel to Africa for security operations and training with African nations.
20. Maryland
Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
Recent Missions: Maryland’s National Guard has contributed to NATO exercises in Europe and provided combat support in the Middle East(
National Guard
).
21. Massachusetts
Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe
Recent Missions: Focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in Africa, as well as NATO operations in Europe.
22. Michigan
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Sierra Leone as part of the State Partnership Program and contributed to NATO missions(
National Guard
).
23. Minnesota
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: Deployed 550 soldiers to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield(
KARE 11
).
24. Mississippi
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: Supporting ongoing missions in Africa and assisting with peacekeeping in the Middle East.
25. Missouri
Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
Recent Missions: Contributed to logistics support in both regions(
Wikipedia
).
26. Montana
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
Recent Missions: Montana's National Guard has been engaged in NATO training in Europe and deployed troops to the Middle East for support operations(
National Guard
)(
Wikipedia
).
27. Nebraska
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Participated in NATO's Ample Strike exercises and provided air refueling support for European missions(
National Guard
).
28. Nevada
Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe
Recent Missions: Nevada Guard members have supported Pacific-based training exercises and European defense initiatives(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
29. New Hampshire
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: New Hampshire Guard units have been deployed to support peacekeeping efforts in Africa and Middle Eastern operations(
National Guard
).
30. New Jersey
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: New Jersey units have played a key role in NATO's rotational presence in Europe(
National Guard
).
31. New Mexico
Deployment Focus: Central America and Europe
Recent Missions: Involved in humanitarian missions in Central America and NATO's defense operations in Europe(
Defense.gov
)(
National Guard
).
32. New York
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: New York has contributed to peacekeeping missions in Africa and combat readiness efforts in Europe(
National Guard
).
33. North Carolina
Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
Recent Missions: North Carolina National Guard members have supported peacekeeping and training missions in Kosovo and NATO-led efforts in Eastern Europe(
National Guard
)(
Wikipedia
).
34. North Dakota
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: North Dakota troops have supported operations in Africa and provided logistics support in the Middle East(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
35. Ohio
Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
Recent Missions: Ohio Guard units have been deployed to Europe to support NATO and contributed to peacekeeping efforts in Africa(
Defense.gov
).
36. Oklahoma
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Oklahoma National Guard has participated in multinational exercises in Europe, particularly focused on logistics and support operations(
National Guard
).
37. Oregon
Deployment Focus: Kosovo and Europe
Recent Missions: Oregon troops have been deployed to Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping operations(
National Guard
).
38. Pennsylvania
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
Recent Missions: Pennsylvania National Guard units have been active in both the Middle East and Europe, focusing on NATO missions(
National Guard
)(
Wikipedia
).
39. Rhode Island
Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe
Recent Missions: Rhode Island has supported humanitarian missions in Africa and participated in NATO exercises(
National Guard
).
40. South Carolina
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: South Carolina has contributed troops to peacekeeping operations in Africa and supported Middle Eastern security efforts(
Wikipedia
).
41. South Dakota
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: South Dakota has participated in NATO-led operations and provided logistics support in Europe(
National Guard
).
42. Tennessee
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: Deployed over 700 soldiers as part of Operation Spartan Shield in the Middle East(
Tennessee State Government - TN.gov
)(
Defense.gov
).
43. Texas
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Texas units have been involved in training exercises in Estonia as part of NATO efforts(
National Guard
).
44. Utah
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
Recent Missions: Utah Guard members have participated in Operation Spartan Shield and NATO defense initiatives(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
45. Vermont
Deployment Focus: Africa
Recent Missions: Vermont has contributed to peacekeeping and security operations in Africa, working closely with U.S. Africa Command(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
46. Virginia
Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe
Recent Missions: Virginia units have participated in multinational exercises in South Korea and training missions in Europe(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
47. Washington
Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
Recent Missions: Washington National Guard units have been involved in Pacific defense operations, focusing on partnerships with Asian nations(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
48. West Virginia
Deployment Focus: Middle East
Recent Missions: West Virginia has supported combat operations in the Middle East and contributed to multinational training(
National Guard
).
49. Wisconsin
Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
Recent Missions: Wisconsin has deployed over 300 soldiers to the Horn of Africa and the Middle East(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
50. Wyoming
Deployment Focus: Europe
Recent Missions: Wyoming units have supported NATO operations and provided logistics support in Europe(
National Guard
)(
National Guard
).
When I pressed ChatGPT on the primary mission for the Guard, it admitted the primary mission was to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, but we have clearly strayed far from that stated mission:
Yes, the National Guard's primary mission is to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, disasters, and other critical needs within the United States. This mission stems from the historical roots of the National Guard as a state-based militia, designed to assist governors in managing state emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, civil disturbances, and more.
The National Guard operates under a dual state and federal mission, meaning that while it is primarily designed to protect the interests of individual states and respond to domestic crises, it can also be federalized by the President to support broader national defense missions. When activated for federal service, the National Guard is deployed alongside the active-duty military to support U.S. interests abroad, contributing to global operations such as combat missions, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid. This flexibility is part of the Guard's unique role in the U.S. military structure.
While the National Guard is crucial for domestic operations, global deployments allow the Guard to support U.S. national security interests by participating in international operations and defense collaborations, often in partnership with NATO and other allies. These missions enhance the Guard's readiness, provide vital training, and contribute to global stability, which in turn helps safeguard the U.S. at home by addressing threats abroad before they reach American shores.
Did you know this was happening?
Folks, fixing this Country isn't all that hard...you start with absolute NONSENSE like this....
The freaking NATIONAL Guard of Alabama does not need to be patrolling the "Horn of Africa" whatever the hell that even means!
There are literally only two words in the name: NATIONAL-GUARD
In other words, Guard OUR Nation!
And they have completely screwed that up!
Sorry folks, this really fires me up....I am so sick of paying sky high taxes so that we can send the fucking Alabama National Guard to go patrol the "Horn of Africa"!
Seriously, are you kidding me with this?
Is someone pranking me on hidden camera?
This.
Is.
INSANE!
America is not the policeman of the world.
Every single last troop and dollar of the National Guard that is deployed one inch beyond our physical borders should be recalled immediately and those expenses instantly slashed from all budgets.
What the hell is wrong with our leaders?
Spending our tax dollars to send the Alabama National Guard to go patrol the Horn of Africa?
This is insane!
Either our leaders are completely asleep at the wheel or they are corrupt.
My money is on the latter.