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National Guard refutes Russian state media reports that falsely claim Tennessee National Guard members killed in Ukraine
March 17, 2022 — This afternoon the Russian media outlet “Pravda” falsely reported that three members of the Tennessee National Guard, which it labeled as “mercenaries” were killed while fighting in Ukraine. The reporting by “Pravda” is patently false. “The three soldiers identified in the article are either current or former members of the Tennessee National... MORE

Capitol Response mission extension
March 24, 2021 — Guard members rotate, downsize in support of D.C. Guard Capitol Response mission extension.WASHINGTON, D.C. – Approximately 2,300 citizen-soldiers and airmen from across the country have rotated into the District of Columbia to provide continued support to U.S. Capitol Police following the events of January 6 and Presidential Inauguration 59.Guard... MORE

Statement on Chief of the National Guard Bureau phone call with President Joe Biden
January 23, 2021 — General Hokanson took a call from President Biden today. The president expressed his appreciation for the amazing support from the 54 states and territories that volunteered to send Guardsmen to the Capital on such short notice. The president expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the Guard and pledged to keep in contact with General Hokanson... MORE

National Guard and United State Capitol Police Coordination
January 22, 2021 — The National Guard and the United States Capitol Police (USCP) are united in the common goal to protect the U.S. Capitol and the Congress during this time. As with any large security operation, coordination and flexibility are required for all involved.The USCP and the National Guard have coordinated their efforts to ensure that National Guardsmen... MORE

National Guard support to the District of Columbia Draw down statement
January 21, 2021 — The National Guard Bureau is assisting states with coordination and the logistics of returning troops safely to their homes. With almost 26,000 troops providing support from 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia, approximately 10,600 remain on duty at this time.The planning and process may take several days, but arrangements are... MORE

National Guard support to the District of Columbia
January 21, 2021 — More than 26,000 National Guard members were on duty Wednesday to support the presidential inauguration. There were no security incidents reported involving the National Guard.The National Guard is now focusing on coordinating with federal law enforcement to meet any continuing requirements while simultaneously working the logistics to return Guard... MORE

National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 59th Presidential Inauguration
January 18, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 21,500 National Guard members are in the District of Columbia providing support to the upcoming presidential inauguration.In total, 63,240 National Guard soldiers and airmen are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors across the county. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and... MORE

25K authorized; 50 States, three territories and DC Supporting Presidential Inauguration
January 15, 2021 — The Defense Department has agreed to provide up to 25,000 service members to support the Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event federal law enforcement mission and security preparations, as led by the U.S. Secret Service. The Department of the Army and the National Guard Bureau are working on a sourcing solution now to support... MORE

National Guard support to 59th Presidential Inauguration authorized up to 21,000
January 14, 2021 — Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy has authorized up to 21,000 National Guard men and women to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.“Right now, we have approximately 7,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen on the ground in support of the lead federal agency, and we are building to 21,000 for the upcoming inauguration,”... MORE

Regarding Donations
January 13, 2021 — In response to photos on social media and in the press today showing National Guardsmen resting in between shifts at the Capitol, many well-meaning and thoughtful citizens are organizing collection of comfort items for National Guard men and women who are in the District of Columbia in support of the upcoming presidential inauguration.While we... MORE