North Dakota National Guard Troops Deploying to Washington, D.C.

North Dakota National Guard troops deploying to Washington, D.C.

About 60 soldiers will support law enforcement in the nation’s capital for three months.

North Dakota National Guard heading to Washington duty

BISMARCK — About 60 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers will be sent to help the District of Columbia National Guard under a joint task force starting in April. Most soldiers are from the 131st Military Police Battalion, which is headquartered in Bismarck, according to a release. The support will be given as part of the effort that began on Aug. 11, when several states activated members of their National Guard to support local and federal …

North Dakota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in Washington, DC

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Approximately 60 North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers are being deployed to Washington, DC to assist local law enforcement in the nation’s capital. “Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these Soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” said North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong. “We know they will represent our st…

North Dakota National Guard to be sent to Washington, DC

BISMARCK, N.D. – Around 60 North Dakota National Guard soldiers will be sent to Washington, DC next month to help increase safety in our nation’s capital. “Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these Soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” Gov. Kelly Armstrong said. “We know they will represent our state with the skill and professional…

North Dakota National Guard soldiers deploying to nation's capital

About 60 North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers will support the District of Columbia National Guard starting in April to help with security in the nation's capital.