The Soldiers, who are members of Nebraska Army National Guard Cavalry, Infantry and Military Police units, are deploying to the nation’s capital at the request of senior leaders at National Guard Bureau as Guard troops from several states rotate home after having served in Washington, D.C., for the past several months.
While in D.C., the soldiers will be assigned to Joint Task Force D.C., which has been assisting local law enforcement officials since late summer. Their primary mission is expected to be in the areas of monument security, entry control management and roving presence patrols.
“”Nebraska is proud to do its part, as our nation’s capital prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations,” Pillen says. “I am grateful to our many soldiers who are taking part in this deployment, and I appreciate their service over the coming months.”
(Photo: Governor Pillen)