Lawlessness stemming from rising drug trafficking and violent gang attacks has resulted in thousands of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S. border from Central America in recent months, seeking refuge. A Gainesville-based Georgia National Guard unit, part of the 121st Infantry Regiment’s 1st battalion, sent 42 of its 127 soldiers to the poverty-stricken country of Honduras in May and June to train Honduran soldiers in law enforcement, combat and life-saving operations. Charlie Company’s mission was planned a year ago, but the timing couldn’t have been better for a Honduran military battling a violent drug trade.
National Guardsmen help tackle Honduran drug violence