How many us national guardsmen are serving in the middle east?

As per the latest reports from October 2022, there are approximately 1,850 Army National Guard soldiers deployed to the Middle East as part of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. These soldiers are involved in various missions, including security and stability operations, training and equipping partner forces, and counter-terrorism efforts. The number of deployed National Guardsmen can fluctuate based on ongoing operational requirements.