The Nebraska National Guard is sending approximately 230 personnel to Washington, D.C., to provide support for the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Biden as our nation’s 46th Commander-in-Chief.
Nebraska’s initial plan for inauguration support called for 30 personnel to provide communications, food service, administrative and religious support to the National Guard task force. A subsequent request for another 200 personnel to assist civilian law enforcement with security operations was received and approved by Nebraska officials this week.
The Nebraska Soldiers and Airmen will assist in protecting property and providing a safe environment for citizens to exercise their right to peacefully assemble and protest. The personnel are scheduled to be on duty through the presidential inauguration Jan. 20.
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts authorized the Nebraska National Guard support after a request from the District of Columbia National Guard.
As Nebraska National Guard personnel are supporting the security effort in the nation’s capital, the state remains properly manned, trained and equipped with forces ready to respond wherever and whenever they are needed to support Nebraska communities.
“I am incredibly proud of our Soldiers and Airmen who will participate in this historic event, one that reinforces the peaceful transition of power – a hallmark of our democracy – and ensures the safety and well-being of our fellow Americans at our nation’s capital,” said Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general.
“Thank you to the families and employers who support our men and women who continue to answer the call of duty.”