National Guard Authorized to Carry Weapons in DC

January 14, 2021

The National Guard Bureau (NGB) authorized its guardsmen to carry their weapons while activating in Washington D.C., Military Times reports.

Upwards to 20,000 troops are expected to be patrolling the nation’s capital prior to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.

“This was requested by federal authorities and authorized by the Secretary of the Army,” according to to the NGB. “National Guard members are postured to meet the requirements of the supported civil authorities, up to and including protective equipment and being armed if necessary.”

Meanwhile Governors around the country are also activating their state’s national guard as the FBI warned of mass armed protests planned in the nation’s state capitals leading up to the inauguration.

“People have the right to protest. They do not have the right to be destructive,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in briefing on Tuesday. “They do not have the right to hurt other people.”

U.S. Air National Guard/Master Sgt. Matt Hecht

January 14, 2021

Recent News

DCIP Now Accepting Project Proposals

DCIP Now Accepting Project Proposals

The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is accepting proposals for the fiscal year 2024 Defense Community Infrastructure Program, according to a Thursday announcement. The full opportunity is listed on Grants.gov. DCIP is designed “to assist state and...

Report: Space Force Will Start Onboarding Reservists this Summer

Report: Space Force Will Start Onboarding Reservists this Summer

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told Guardians the Space Force will begin bringing full-time reservists into the force this summer, Military.com reported, citing an internal memo. Saltzman said the process will take time. “We want all reserve space...

Snap of the Week

Snap of the Week

Spectators tour a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron March 28 during the Tampa Bay AirFest practice show at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Tampa Bay AirFest features a variety of aerial performance and static aircraft displays aimed at...

Three Leaders Named Defense Community National Champions

Three Leaders Named Defense Community National Champions

The Association of Defense Communities named three local leaders as national Defense Community Champions: Jana Evans, San Antonio Area Manager, Soldiers’ Angels, Alamo–San Antonio Region Elizabeth Hartman, Commander, American Legion Post 539, Eastern North Carolina...

Corvias Joins Certification Program for Healthy Homes

Corvias Joins Certification Program for Healthy Homes

Corvias is now the largest participant in a new certification program from the International WELL Building Institute that helps identify and measure ways that homes can support residents’ health and resilience, through factors such as air, water, light, thermal...

PAST STORIES