50 National Guard Troops Treated for Gastrointestinal Complaints Amid Rash of Bad Food

National Guard soldiers stand guard behind a security fence near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 4, 2021. Jim Urquhart/Reuters

Approximately 50 National Guard personnel were treated for gastrointestinal issues after eating what was described as poorly prepared food, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday.

Six of that set were treated at outpatient military facilities while the others received care at an aid station, John Kirby told reporters at a briefing.