INDIANA — Approximately 300 soldiers from the Indiana National Guard arrived in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to begin their deployment for the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.

The Hoosier soldiers will be assisting local and federal law enforcement partners. Their duties will include managing traffic control posts and conducting community safety patrols.

“In Washington D.C., our mission is simple,” said Indiana National Guard Lt. Col. Derek Sutton in a release. “We will help create a safer environment for the people who live, work, and visit there. We will support civil authorities and stand as a visible reminder that the National Guard is the bridge between everyday Americans and their military”.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun authorized the deployment. The Indiana Guard is replacing per

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