PHOENIX – Last week, Governor Doug Ducey activated the National Guard to assist grocery stores and food banks with re-stocking shelves in the face of heightened demand created by the COVID-19 health crisis. By Sunday, the soldiers were in action.
12 #AZNG Citizen-Soldiers proudly ran our first support mission today at a local foodbank. We anticipate more than 700 Guardsmen surging logistical capacity across AZ this week in support of grociers and food banks. #alwaysreadyalwaysthere pic.twitter.com/d12qYOsDYr
— ArizonaNationalGuard (@AZNationalGuard) March 22, 2020
On Saturday morning, the Arizona National Guard met with grocery executives to review logistics on how best to help stores restock.
#AZNG is proud to provide logistical support to @azdhs during their surge of protective medical equipment to AZ counties. #alwaysreadyalwaysthere pic.twitter.com/q9AgNojM3U
— ArizonaNationalGuard (@AZNationalGuard) March 22, 2020
About 2,050 National Guard soldiers and airmen in 27 states have been activated to support COVID-19 response efforts, according to the National Guard Bureau.
#AZNG leaders & planners met w/ food bank and grocery leaders today to ID the logistical needs that will deliver needed resources our AZ communities. #alwaysreadyalwaysthere pic.twitter.com/ppEawLx0OA
— ArizonaNationalGuard (@AZNationalGuard) March 21, 2020