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flag National Guard troops in D.C., deployed after the Capitol riots, have spent months on non-emergency duties like cleaning streets, despite wanting to return to training.

flag National Guard troops in Washington D.C. have spent the past month patrolling low-crime areas and cleaning garbage, duties unlike their typical emergency response roles. flag Deployed since mid-January following the Capitol riots, they were interviewed by NPR and WBUR to share their perspectives. flag While some questioned the mission’s purpose, most troops expressed professionalism and a commitment to following orders, though many expressed a desire to return to regular training and duties.

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