Missouri National Guard Arrives In Ferguson, Begins Police Call
FERGUSON, Mo. — Members of the Missouri National Guard who were deployed by the governor arrived on Monday and immediately began to police call spent brass and cigarette butts around the police command center at a nearby mall, Duffel Blog has learned.
Local leaders and Guard officials have assured the public that soldiers would only fill this type of limited role.
"We'll continue to ensure a neat and orderly appearance of the command center and nearby areas," said Guard Capt. William Strothers. "We also have enough paint, rakes, and sand to have a really nice rock garden complete by the time we leave here."
Other Guard duties will include setting up a coffee mess in the command tent and a car wash in order to raise money for the battalion ball held later this year. But not all Guardsmen were excited to hear about their duties.
"Well this just totally blows," said Private First Class Rory Watson, as he dejectedly polished one of his three tactical knives. "I tho…
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