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Davis Winkie
Reports on the National Guard for the Army Times and is also in the National Guard.
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Mar 29, 2022
• 24min
The National Guard is tired
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Davis Winkie, a reporter for the Army Times and a National Guard member himself, sheds light on the unique challenges faced by the Texas National Guard. He discusses their unprecedented decision to unionize amid increasing pressures from deployments, particularly along the Texas-Mexico border. Winkie reveals the impacts of long-term missions on soldier morale, rising mental health crises, and the struggle for better support and pay. He also touches on recent leadership shifts that add another layer of complexity to their roles.
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