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flag Arkansas sends 100 National Guard troops to D.C. for security, part of a federal mission through Feb. 28, 2026.

flag Arkansas will deploy 100 National Guard troops from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade to Washington, D.C., starting after Thanksgiving, to conduct security patrols and support law enforcement. flag The soldiers will train at Fort Chaffee before deploying for several months as part of a broader federal mission. flag The deployment, funded by the federal government, is part of an effort to enhance security in the nation’s capital, where over 2,300 National Guard members are currently stationed. flag The mission is set to continue through February 28, 2026, despite legal challenges from D.C. officials seeking to remove the troops.

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