WV Guard will stay in DC through 2026, Morrisey says

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 419

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Members of the West Virginia National Guard will stay deployed to Washington, D.C. to help with President Donald Trump’s mission to “restore cleanliness and safety” to the city through the end of 2026, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday.

“President Trump’s leadership in prioritizing the safety and security of our nation’s capital has enabled this vital mission, and our brave Guardsmen are proud to volunteer and make Washington, D.C. safer and stronger.” Morrisey said in …

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