A Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier from the 32nd âRed Arrowâ Infantry Brigade Combat Team stands watch at a security perimeter near the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Wednesday. More than 550 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed to the National Capital Region to support safety and security efforts during the 59th Presidential inauguration. Courtesy of the Wisconsin National Guard
WASHINGTON â The Wisconsin National Guard reported that 550 of its troops were among the about 25,000 military personnel who were on the ground to support Wednesdayâs inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, amid threats of violence following the Jan. 6 deadly mob action at the U.S. Capitol.