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Guard in D.C. One Year Later | Salt Lake City News
A year after the National Guard stepped into D.C. to tackle crime, 3,800 troops are now spread across all eight wards—responding where local and federal agencies say they’re most needed. Critics question the cost and militarization, but soldiers say they’re welcomed by communities, especially kids who give them fist bumps and high fives. They urge skeptics to talk to them—not just dismiss them. With homicides down 30% this year, on track for the lowest in over a decade, commanders credit the Guard’s presence with preventing violence. The mission continues until January 2029, with troop…
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