Mississippi National Guard to send troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of inauguration Keisha Rowe, Mississippi Clarion Ledger WATCH: MS National Guard deploys to Washington D.C. Replay Video UP NEXT The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. About 100 soldiers from the 114th Military Police Company, located in Clinton, are being deployed, according to a statement Friday. The contingent will join thousands of troops nationwide who will be deployed to ensure the ceremony is not disrupted. "We are sending military police that are trained for this type of event. There are a number of different missions our soldiers are prepared and trained in ready to assist civil authorities such as logistics, police work, freedom of movement, traffic control and security," Maj. Gen. Boyles said in a media release. "Our main priority is to protect life and preserve property."