National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn
- Pentagon estimate given to Congress covers extended troop presence in the US capital through January 2029.
- The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4bn, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.
- The figure, covering fiscal years 2027-2029, is based on an average of 2,500 Guard members remaining in the capital.
Confirmed
- Pentagon estimate given to Congress covers extended troop presence in the US capital through January 2029.
- The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4bn, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.
Unverified
- The figure, covering fiscal years 2027-2029, is based on an average of 2,500 Guard members remaining in the capital.
Sources: Al Jazeera, The Hill