That's not what he said. He said "Today I am visiting some of the 65,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen that are on duty today." Some of, meaning the NG soldiers at the Capital are only some of the total of 65,000 that are on duty today in various places around the country, and even the world - fulfilling different assignments. This is borne out by the remaining content (in context) of his greeting.
That's not what he said. He said "Today I am visiting some of the 65,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen that are on duty today."
Some of, meaning the NG soldiers at the Capital are only some of the total of 65,000 that are on duty today in various places around the country, and even the world - fulfilling different assignments. This is borne out by the remaining content (in context) of his greeting.
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