In The News 17 August 2025

Ohio National Guard headed to D.C.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released the following statement regarding the Ohio National Guard:

"We have been asked by the Secretary of the Army to send 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard to support the District of Columbia National Guard. These Ohio National Guard members will carry out presence patrols and serve as added security.  None of these military police members are currently serving as law enforcement officers in the state of Ohio."

Ohio National Guard members are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., in the coming days.
 

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