DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission

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Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard and Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police, have a conversation shortly after the deputization of approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

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DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission

WASHNGTON - Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard and Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police, have a conversation shortly after the deputization of approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

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