National Guard Presence a 'Significant Investment' In DC Safety, Says Brig. Gen. Blanchard

Brigadier General Leland Blanchard II, Interim Commanding General of the DC National Guard, said that security efforts in Washington have involved balancing personal liberties with security needs. Blanchard stated that the National Guard's current work in DC, conducted in coordination with DC police, represents a significant investment in neighborhood security. The statement followed 25 years of security operations in the capital since the September 11th attacks.

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