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Published 11:22 IST, January 15th 2021

US: Illinois National Guard to help secure Washington

Eighteen Illinois National Guard members have joined thousands of Guard members from across the country in Washington ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Eighteen Illinois National Guard members have joined thousands of Guard members from across the country in Washington ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

The goal of the Illinois National Guard members' deployment is to assist whatever law enforcement agencies need them to do.

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The mission is scheduled for 10 days but Moushon says they could return sooner or later.

11:22 IST, January 15th 2021