Nevada Guard Sends 100-Plus Soldiers to D.C. for U.S. 250th Birthday Security
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Updated · Fox 5 Las Vegas · Jun 22
Nevada Guard Sends 100-Plus Soldiers to D.C. for U.S. 250th Birthday Security
3 articles · Updated · Fox 5 Las Vegas · Jun 22
Summary
More than 100 Nevada Army National Guard soldiers will deploy to Washington next week to support public safety during events marking the United States' 250th birthday.
About 3% of Nevada's guardsmen are being sent, and state officials said the mission will not weaken Nevada's ability to respond to emergencies at home.
Nevada troops will join Guard members from more than 20 other states assigned to assist with major public events tied to the 250th anniversary.
Guard leaders said the deployment highlights the Nevada National Guard's ability to answer national requests quickly while maintaining in-state readiness.