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Tag: Election Certification mission

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
January 6, 2025 — District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard members were deputized by U.S. Capitol Police as a reserve force for the 2025 counting and certification of electoral votes Jan. 6. At the request of the U.S. Secret Service, approximately 500 Guard members trained in civil disturbance operations served in ready response status to support U.S. Capitol Police if needed... MORE

Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized 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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