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DOD Support to the Southern Border

Spotlight
Eight soldiers patrol along a paved walkway, with citizens, vehicles on a street and trees in the background.

Safety in Numbers

District of Columbia National Guardsmen who were activated for the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force patrol the sidewalks of the National Mall in Washington, Aug. 15, 2025.

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