Overview
- Approximately 300 Hoosier soldiers arrived in Washington on Saturday to begin the District’s Safe and Beautiful assignment.
- Guard members will run community safety patrols and staff traffic-control posts to help reduce crime, protect property and keep the peace.
- Lt. Col. Derek Sutton commands the D.C. contingent, emphasizing support to civil authorities and a visible deterrent presence.
- Troops trained since mid-November at Camp Atterbury in response, crowd management and de-escalation, with further instruction to continue under Joint Task Force–District of Columbia.
- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun authorized the deployment at President Trump’s request, with state officials estimating a duration of up to four months.