A dozen soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard have been sent (Aug. 31, 2025) to Washington D.C., at the request of President Donald J. Trump.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden says the 12 public affairs guardsmen are from the 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based out of Rapid City. They will serve in a public affairs capacity in the joint information command center. He says for the safety of the guardsmen and their families, the announcement of this mobilization was held until the guardsmen were safely on site.
This mobilization is under the command of the D.C. National Guard and is completely federally funded. The initial deployment is expected to last for 30 days.
Photo courtesy of Senator Mike Rounds Office.
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