The other negative impact of this performative security theater — beside wasting tens of millions of dollars — is that it absolutely degrades the readiness of these DCARNG units. Standing around all day on The Mall has zero to do with these soldiers' combat mission and eats up actual training time.
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks. n.pr/3PWDxqK
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.
