More than 40,000 National Guard members currently helping states test residents for the coronavirus and trace the spread of infections will face a “hard stop” on their deployments on June 24 — just one day shy of many members becoming eligible for key federal benefits, (retirement and education) according to a senior FEMA official. The official outlined the Trump administration’s plans on an interagency call on May 12. Disgraceful policy move by our government at any time, but particularly just before Memorial Day.