Utah’s National Guard is headed home from Washington, D.C.
National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
| Jan. 23, 2021, 12:09 a.m.
The 350 members of the Utah National Guard stationed in Washington, D.C., have been called home, Gov. Spencer Cox announced Friday.
Cox said on Twitter that he spoke with General Michael Turley and ordered the troops back to Utah. Cox said the troops have served in Washington with distinction since Jan. 15.