Nominee to Lead National Guard Sees Bigger Role in Quelling Civil Unrest
19 Jun 2020
Military.com | By Richard Sisk
The nominee to lead the National Guard Bureau sidestepped questions Thursday on the alleged use of helicopters to disperse protesters in Washington, D.C., but stressed the Guard's growing mission to de-escalate violence by backing up local law enforcement.
"Given the magnitude of recent domestic events, I anticipate a larger role for the National Guard in supporting civil authorities in the homeland," Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson said at his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.
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