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Trump Grants Active-Duty Benefits to National Guard Members

3/24/2026

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On March 23, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that National Guard members deployed in Memphis, New Orleans, Washington, and at the border will receive active-duty benefits.
During his Memphis visit, he praised the Memphis Safe Task Force for reducing crime, noting over 7,400 arrests and more than 1,200 illegal firearms seized.
The Pentagon did not respond to inquiries about the benefits upgrade.

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Story summary

On March 23, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that National Guard members deployed in Memphis, New Orleans, Washington, and at the border will receive active-duty benefits.
During his Memphis visit, he praised the Memphis Safe Task Force for reducing crime, noting over 7,400 arrests and more than 1,200 illegal firearms seized.
The Pentagon did not respond to inquiries about the benefits upgrade.