Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Alpha

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Alpha Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand guard Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)