District of Columbia National Guard troops will extend their encampment through Nov. 30 to help ensure public safety in the nation’s capital, the commanding general said on Sept. 4.
National Guard troops have been assisting law enforcement in Washington since President Donald Trump mobilized them on Aug. 11 as part of an effort to combat violent crime.
Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, interim commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, said the deployed personnel will remain encamped in the capital because their mission is not yet complete.
“I’ve made the decision to extend the encampment, as we continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe,” Blanchard said in a video message posted to X. “Our nation deserves that.”…
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