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Guard Troops in D.C. Face Pullout Pressure | Dayton News
The National Guard’s extended stay in D.C. is sparking controversy as the Pentagon hints troops could remain until 2029 under the President’s crime initiative. Minnesota’s governor is pulling his unit early, and D.C. leaders are urging other states to follow suit, arguing the troops were originally sent for the America 250 celebrations—not a prolonged federal security mission. Council members have already reached out to Michigan and the U.S. Virgin Islands, while states like Georgia and Mississippi plan to keep their forces on the ground. With over 5,100 Guard members currently deployed…
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