About three hundred Hoosier National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C. next month … to support the D.C. National Guard in a federal public safety campaign.
A statement from Governor Mike Braun’s office says the move came at the request of the D.C. National Guard and was authorized by Braun.
The deployment is part of a federal mission supporting efforts by civilian agencies and local law enforcement to reduce crime and minimize property damage in the area. Indiana members will replace soldiers from other states who have mobilized since August.
Members will train at Camp Atterbury prior to departure in early December. Most hail from units based in Bloomington and Gary, home to field artillery and engineer battalions. The mission is expected to last four months at most.
