Published 3 years ago

Three National Guard members describe rush to duty after Capitol riot

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Few of the almost 25,000 National Guard deployed to bolster security in Washington during this week’s inauguration had much time to plan before grabbing their uniforms and gear and heading out to join a security buildup not seen in the American capital since the Civil War.

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USA Today

More National Guard forces going to Washington, DC

National Guard personnel are pouring into Washington, DC to enhance security for Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Troops from Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and New York landed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Monday. (Jan. 19)

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

All armed National Guardsman on duty in DC vetted by FBI amid inauguration threats

All 25,000 National Guardsmen in Washington for the Inauguration are being vetted because of security concerns of an insider threat.

3 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

Maryland National Guard Helps Protect Washington DC Ahead Of Inauguration

WASHINGTON (WJZ) — More than 20,000 National Guard troops are helping to secure the U.S. Capitol ahead of the presidential inauguration.The Maryland National Guard is among those who have a crucial component in ensuring the peaceful transfer of power.“Things will be secure tomorrow,” Maryland National Guard Cpt. Brandon Cassidy said. “I’m very confident. I don’t know the future, but what I can tell you is a whole lot of planning has gone into th…

3 years ago·United States

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CBS News

National Guard troops being vetted as they arrive to guard Capitol

Security officials are concerned about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing the inauguration.

3 years ago

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Los Angeles Times

The National Guard often responds to natural disasters. It's seeking to prevent a man-made one at the Capitol

Nearly 25,000 National Guard troops are in Washington to provide security after the Capitol attack and to protect President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Daily Star

No indication of insider threat

The acting Pentagon chief said on Monday the FBI is assisting the US military in vetting more than 25,000 National Guard troops being deployed to assist in protecting the US Capitol around President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration for potential security concerns.

3 years ago·Bangladesh

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