The Texas National Guard says at least two of its troops have requested financial assistance after deployment to the Texas-Mexico border in response to a surge of children pouring illegally into the United States.
Spokeswoman Lt. Col. Joanne MacGregor says the National Guard had initially identified 50 soldiers who might need financial help, but only two asked for help. These soldiers are part of the 1,000 troops ordered to the border in July by Gov. Rick Perry.
MacGregor says the hardships some troops are experiencing could be due to the pay schedule as two or three weeks may pass before soldiers get their first paycheck.
A South Texas food bank had said it was contacted about helping soldiers. MacGregor says no solider has received any help from the food bank.
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