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National Guard in D.C. One Year In | Annapolis News
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A year after the National Guard arrived in D.C. to tackle rising crime, over 3,800 troops are still on the ground across all eight wards—earning mostly warm public support, especially from kids who give them fist bumps and high fives. Soldiers say their mission is making a real difference, citing a 30% drop in homicides this year—the lowest in over a decade—and even preventing a potential homicide firsthand. Though critics question the cost and militarization, officials stand by the deployment, which will continue until January 2029, with troop numbers slightly down but still substantial.
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