Idaho National Guard heads to Washington D.C.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — According a press release, the Idaho National Guard will be sending approximately 350 Soldiers and Airmen to assist with the Presidential Inauguration. Idaho is one of nearly 40 National Guard states helping with the event.

“I am incredibly proud of the men and women of the Idaho National Guard as they mobilize to support civil authorities during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.,” said Maj. Gen. Tim Donnellan, adjutant general of Idaho and commander of the Idaho National Guard. “Their professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to our nation exemplify the very best of our state and our military tradition. I have full confidence in their ability to represent Idaho with honor and ensure the safety and security of this historic event.”

Guardsman will increase the Washington D.C. National Guard, support the U.S. Secret Service and assist the U.S. Capitol Police. They will also help with crowd management, traffic control and other critical tasks to have a peaceful transfer of power.

Idaho’s citizen-Soldiers and Airmen will return to Idaho following the inauguration.

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