A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life
Armed National Guard troops have become a permanent fixture in Washington, D.C., following a controversial deployment that has been extended through 2029. Despite a lack of significant violent crime, the military presence continues to spark debate regarding domestic use of force.
On a recent sunny day at a neighborhood park in Washington, D.C., dozens of people stretched out on blankets, laughing and picnicking with friends. Dogs happily rolled in the grass. A young dad played catch with a kid. And a line of four National Guard members in full uniform, each armed with a handgun, walked single file through the scene.
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