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National Guard on standby for State of the Union address

The fencing around the U.S. Capitol is back up for the president’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. The National Guard is on standby.

19 months ago

National Guard assistance for DC truck convoys approved by Pentagon

The District of Columbia government and the U.S. Capitol Police requested the National Guard assistance.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Jessica Edwards

20 months ago

GOP lawmakers question continued presence of National Guard at Capitol

Sen. Tom Cotton penned an op-ed for Fox News stating that National Guard troops should leave the Capitol grounds as soon as possible.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

The National Guard had a quiet day in DC standing post against threats they helped prevent

It was a quiet day for the National Guard standing post in Washington D.C. during the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Navy SEAL veteran — twin brother of ‘Lone Survivor’ author — starts eco-friendly signage company

Navy SEAL veteran Morgan Luttrell has filled a variety of roles, ranging from service to data analytics at the Department of Energy. He has now gone on to start an eco-friendly signage company.

By Zach England

3 years ago

The widow of a World War II Navy hero turns 100

Meet Tess, the wife of Midway pilot George H. Gay.

By Ross Williams, Marietta Daily Journal

4 years ago