Wisconsin National Guard deploying to assist with DC security
The troops will help provide security for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Share Updated: 3:56 PM CST Jan 13, 2021 SOURCE: Wisconsin National Guard
The troops will help provide security for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Share Updated: 3:56 PM CST Jan 13, 2021 Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that about 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will mobilize to federal duty to support authorities in and around Washington, D.C.The troops will help provide security for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.The presidential inauguration will take place next Wednesday. We are once again thankful to the Wisconsin National Guard for always stepping up, not only for their friends and neighbors here in Wisconsin, but wherever they are needed, Evers said. I m confident these members of the Guard will assist in any way they can to help maintain
MADISON Gov. Tony Evers announced today that approximately 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will mobilize to federal duty to support civil authorities in the national capital region in advance of the presidential inauguration next week. “We are once again thankful to the Wisconsin National Guard for always stepping up, not only for their friends and neighbors here in Wisconsin, but wherever they are needed,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m confident these members of the Guard will assist in any way they can to help maintain peace and security in our nation’s capital in the days ahead.” The troops, which include […]
MADISON Gov.
Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin National Guard administered their one millionth COVID-19 test this week, representing a significant milestone in the state’s effort to offer regular, widespread testing statewide.
“This milestone further exemplifies the absolutely vital role the Wisconsin National Guard has played in our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Evers. “This has been the longest activation of the Guard in state history and yet day in and day out the Guard answers the call to help their neighbors and communities. Whether through testing, working at the polls on election day, helping local governments, or assisting in our vaccine distribution program, we greatly appreciate their service and dedication to our state.”
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Cody Anderson embraces two of the reasons he deployed in the first place. He was part of the Wisconsin National Guard s 128th, which came home in April 2020. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
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