National Guard

“Around 7,000 troops will continue to provide riot security through the beginning of February”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

Politico reports:

“Several National Guard units have seen their deployments extended involuntarily, though a majority of Guardsmen remaining in Washington will do so on a volunteer basis. Around 7,000 troops will continue to provide riot security through the beginning of February, with that number decreasing slightly to 5,000 by the time Trump’s impeachment trial begins.” (more…)

January 15th 2021

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Libbey Castle

Libby sends the above from the Hopscotch bridge at H Street, NE around 8am.


Photo by Reema Hibrawi

Reema writes at 8:55am: “So…this just happened. Lots of police on horses passing the Omnishore hotel in Woodley headed towards the Capitol I’m guessing”

And the video of the Guard this morning is something: (more…)

“The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on June 1 is underway.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Sam Ward

From the District of Columbia National Guard:

“The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on Monday June 1 is underway.

The investigation is looking into whether the aircraft in question flew at inappropriately low altitudes and whether they adhered to applicable safety standards and flying procedures while in flight. The investigation will also explore whether military medevac aircraft bearing the Red Cross emblem were improperly or inappropriately employed to support DCNG civil disturbance response operations. (more…)