Sgt. Kyle Conley, Specialist Jillian Bolke, and Specialist Alex Wunderlich pose around Washington DC while deployed there in April 2021. Credit: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class James Lally
Why Washington s National Guard is still in D.C. By
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The January 6 insurrection at the nation s Capitol Building prompted law enforcement officials to call in extra help, especially as the presidential inauguration approached and with a new administration taking over.
The Washington National Guard was one group to answer that call. Nearly five months later, as D.C. has grown relatively quiet, they re still there with riot gear, just in case.
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