Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation's capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement.

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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats

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The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats

The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.

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