Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised National Guard soldiers and airmen mobilized in Washington, D.C. for the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. About 5,000 guardsmen, half newly called up, are supporting the city’s 250th Independence Day celebrations. The mission, established by a March 2025 presidential executive order and commanded by Joint Task Force District of Columbia, works with law enforcement and urban maintenance to reduce crime, increase immigration enforcement, and beautify public spaces. Hegseth noted a 22 % overall crime drop in D.C. since the mission began, including 44 % fewer homicides, 20 % fewer robberies, and 54 % fewer motor‑vehicle thefts. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Steven Nordhaus also spoke, citing 235 lives saved and 27 family reunifications. The ceremony ended with a moment of silence for fallen guardsmen.
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