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National Guard support to the District of ColumbiaJanuary 21, 2021 — More than 26,000 National Guard members were on duty Wednesday to support the presidential inauguration. There were no security incidents reported involving the National Guard.The National Guard is now focusing on coordinating with federal law enforcement to meet any continuing requirements while simultaneously working the logistics to return Guard... MORE 

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National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 59th Presidential InaugurationJanuary 18, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 21,500 National Guard members are in the District of Columbia providing support to the upcoming presidential inauguration.In total, 63,240 National Guard soldiers and airmen are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors across the county. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and... MORE 

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25K authorized; 50 States, three territories and DC Supporting Presidential InaugurationJanuary 15, 2021 — The Defense Department has agreed to provide up to 25,000 service members to support the Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event federal law enforcement mission and security preparations, as led by the U.S. Secret Service. The Department of the Army and the National Guard Bureau are working on a sourcing solution now to support... MORE 

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National Guard support to 59th Presidential Inauguration authorized up to 21,000January 14, 2021 — Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy has authorized up to 21,000 National Guard men and women to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.“Right now, we have approximately 7,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen on the ground in support of the lead federal agency, and we are building to 21,000 for the upcoming inauguration,”... MORE 

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Regarding DonationsJanuary 13, 2021 — In response to photos on social media and in the press today showing National Guardsmen resting in between shifts at the Capitol, many well-meaning and thoughtful citizens are organizing collection of comfort items for National Guard men and women who are in the District of Columbia in support of the upcoming presidential inauguration.While we... MORE 

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National Guard response to civil unrestJanuary 12, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 31,000 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 63,700 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. More than 20,800 National Guard... MORE 

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National Guard is mobilized for DC SupportJanuary 11, 2021 — Below is the opening statement from Army General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau:"Right now, we have approximately 6,200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 6 states and the District of Columbia on the ground in the NCR supporting civilian authorities.We have received support requests from the Secret Service, Capitol... MORE 

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National Guard response to civil unrestJanuary 8, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 25,500 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 58,200 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. Nearly 20,600 National Guard... MORE 

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National Guard's 384th BirthdayDecember 11, 2020 — On December 13, 2020, the National Guard celebrates its 384th birthday, marking a historic year of support to its communities.The National Guard is America's oldest military organization and has 450,000 citizen soldiers and airmen located in communities across all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia.2020 has been a historic... MORE 

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National Guard active in multiple response effortsAugust 27, 2020 — More than 28,000 National Guard members are supporting domestic operations across the United States at the direction of their governors as of Thursday morning. This includes support to COVID-19, Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and Texas; wildfires in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon; civil disturbance, and other natural disaster missions... MORE 

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