Citizen-Solders of the California National Guard's 40th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (40th IBCT) are on the ground, fully-equipped and taking up positions around the San Diego area. Soldiers from units throughout the State are presently flowing into the area and will augment forces who are already in position, the IBCT has announced.
"Within four hours of the Governor's mobilization citizen-solders of the California Army National Guard were in position to support local authorities and provide a safe and secure environment in the affected area," said Colonel Eric Grimm, Deputy Commander of the 40th IBCT.
COL GRIMM WILL BE CONDUCTING A MEDIA BRIEFING TODAY
WHO: Colonel Eric Grimm, 40th IBCT, California National Guard
WHAT: Media Briefing regarding status of California Army National
Guard troop deployment to the San Diego area.
WHERE: 40th IBCT HEADQUARTERS
7401 MESA COLLEGE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
WHEN: TODAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
1:00 PMNote: The 40th IBCT Headquarters will feature soldiers departing on missions and returning throughout this response. California National Guard Public Affairs staff will be on hand 24-hours a day to answer questions as developments arise.
