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Army National Guard works the U.S. Capitol

  • DC National Guard
  • Jan. 17, 2021 | 1:38

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Galem Coleman, with the Virginia Army National Guard, describes his unit’s daily operations in the U.S. Capitol building, Jan. 17, 2021. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Amanda Bodony)