North Dakota National Guard Off To Washington (PHOTOS)
According to a press release from the North Dakota National Guard, the guard has sent about 150 soldiers to support the January 20th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. National Guard adjutant general, Major General Al Dohrman said the unit is headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota with a detachment in Bismarck.
Approximately 130 Soldiers from the 816th Military Police Company will join 20 previously scheduled N.D. Guard members in support of the 59th presidential inauguration.
North Dakota National Guard
“We are responding to a request from the D.C. National Guard seeking assistance,” said Dohrmann. “I continue to be proud of our Soldiers’ and Airmen’s ability to quickly respond when asked to serve. This short-term mobilization will not affect our ability to support the COVID-19 fight or any potential security operations within our state if called upon.”