The Pentagon plans to maintain a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C. until Inauguration Day on January 20, 2029, according to a guard official who spoke to The Hill on Tuesday. This plan, which was first reported in March, is pending final approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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National Guard presence in Washington, D.C. extended until January 2029
The Pentagon has announced plans to extend the National Guard's federal mission in Washington, D.C. until January 20, 2029. This decision is awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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