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National Guard troops to stay in Washington DC through the end of 2026
About 2,400 National Guard troops will continue law enforcement support and public service tasks in the capital, providing stability amid security concerns, officials said.
- December 31, 2026, officials said the National Guard mission in Washington, D.C. will continue with about 2,429 troops committed, including roughly 700 from the DC National Guard and more than 1,700 from other states.
- Planners discussed keeping troops for the America 250th celebration, comparing a longer presence to New York National Guard's post-September 11 task force, officials said it offers stability for troops and families.
- The mission has seen rare violent incidents and off-duty deaths that have strained morale, including Specialist Sarah Beckstrom's death, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe's critical injury, Jacob Hill's off-duty death, and several dozen removal requests.
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's memo cited the conditions of the mission to justify extending support for President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed troops to remain during litigation.
- In Washington, D.C., troops patrol streets and perform public-service tasks like trash collection, with eleven contributing states and Guardsmen reporting mixed duty and frustration.
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National Guard troops to stay on Washington, DC, streets through 2026
National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year. That's according to a memo signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll this week and reviewed by The Associated Press.
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National Guard troops to stay in Washington DC through end of 2026
The National Guard mission in Washington, DC that has seen hundreds of troops patrol the streets of the US capital as well as undertake public service projects like trash collection and laying mulch has been extended through the end of 2026, according to two officials familiar with the matter.
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