The District of Columbia National Guard Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon, top, and the District of Columbia Emergency Service Ribbon. The D.C. National Guard plans to award at least one of two ribbons to all soldiers and airmen who supported the security mission before, during and after the 59th presidential inauguration in recognition of their service. D.C. NATIONAL GUARD
Stars and Stripes: National Guard troops to receive ribbons for protecting nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — National Guard troops who deployed to the nation’s capital to provide security following the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol Building will be awarded local service ribbons, a defense official said Friday.
The District of Columbia National Guard plans to award at least one of two ribbons to all soldiers and airmen who supported the security mission before, during and after the 59th presidential inauguration in recognition of their service, Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Carver, the spokesman for the Virginia Air National Guard and the director of the Joint Task Force- District of Columbia’s Joint Information Center, said in a statement.
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Update #1: Guard Members Who Deployed for the Inauguration Are Getting a Brand-New Award (Military.com)
Update #2: COMMENTARY: National Guard Troops Who Deployed to Biden Inauguration Will Receive New Awards (C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal)
WNU Editor: When I heard this the first time I thought it was a joke.
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