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National Guard troops arrive in Washington for inauguration

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Hundred members from the Pennsylvania National Guard were among the first to arrive Friday morning and green column.

I -- -- came first then us -- -- -- National Guard soldiers and airmen were given arrest powers by DC police.

-- they didn't enforce the -- -- of the United States of America.

And the District of Columbia.

And a short period 36 hours approximately 6000 National Guard soldiers and airmen.

Will be welcome to Washington DC -- one of our three.

-- reception locations.

The National Guard members will be placed in the central part of the city for the most part many of them will help with security.

During the inaugural parade.

Some of them will also work later that night here near the convention senator to provide security for the inaugural ball.

There are so many National Guard members in town.

Six schools need to be turned into hotels.

And military cooks will prepare 181000.

Meals a day.

I've never been to inauguration so it is really an honor to have the opportunity come down.

For sergeant first class Doug frank -- that's his job is traffic control.

Help wherever he needs just two ensure that everybody has a safety time.