Washington D.C.-- More than 200 Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen are part of the Presidential inauguration security effort in Washington D.C.
A group of soldiers met outside the U.S. Capitol today (Tuesday) with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a former Iowa Army National Guard member, and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Senator Ernst administered the oath of office to 20 National Guard soldiers re-enlisting in the United States Army. Also pictured in 1st District Congresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks.
Iowa National guard soldiers taking part in the security include those from the 185th Refueling Wing, 132nd Wing, and 1st Battalion 168th Infantry Regiment, from Sioux City, Boone, and Des Moines.