More than 7,000 military personnel will stay in D.C. following Inauguration

by Kristen Schneider

Sun, January 24th 2021, 12:49 AM UTC

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provide security at the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr)

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stand guard Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Marc Loi)

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Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provide security at the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr)

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