Pentagon: National Guard troops to leave DC this week
The 2,149 National Guard troops will return home this week after there were no further requests from the Department of Defense to extend the mission.
Author: Jonathan Franklin (WUSA9), Nick Boykin (WUSA9)
Published: 5:00 PM EDT May 20, 2021
Updated: 6:24 PM EDT May 20, 2021
WASHINGTON — After approximately four months with a presence in the District, the National Guard will end its deployment in D.C. on Sunday, May 23.
The 2,149 National Guard troops will return home this week after there were no further requests from the Department of Defense (DoD) to extend the mission supporting the Capitol mission.