NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard deployed over 550 soldiers and airmen on Monday to support the state's health department and emergency management agency as it works to control the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Troops have been sent to 56 counties across Tennessee, including Shelby County, and are assisting with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support for health care providers, the Tennessee National Guard told FOX TV Stations. "We began supporting the Department of Health and TEMA in March 2020 at the request of the Governor.
Since then, we have had between 250-700 Soldiers and Airmen supporting this effort at any given time during the last 17 months," according to an emailed statement.