US EditionNational 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 to Patrol DC Through 2026
National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, DC, until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by the AP . The memo, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Wednesday, said "the conditions of the mission" warrant an extension past the end of next...
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Military TimesGuard troops to stay on DC streets through 2026
National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.The memo, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Wednesday, said “the conditions of the mission” warranted an extension past the end of next month to continue supporting President Donald Trump’s “ongoing efforts to restore law and order.”Meanwhile, Trump has at least temporarily dropped his pu…
Trump officials extend National Guard’s D.C. mission through 2026
The Trump administration has extended the deployment of about 2,500 National Guard troops in D.C. through the end of this year, having touted their presence in the city over the objection of local officials and an ongoing legal challenge, two defense officials familiar with the plan said Friday.
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