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South Dakota troops join Trump’s law and order push in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Rhoden deploys Rapid City guard unit to nation's capital

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Joe Sneve
Aug 31, 2025
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Gov. Rhoden met with S.D. guardsmen in May.

A team from the South Dakota Air Guard has been deployed to the nation’s capital to aid in President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in U.S. metropolitan areas.

The governor’s office on Sunday announced that Gov. Larry Rhoden has authorized a 12-member unit out of the Rapid City-based 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment that is on the ground in Washington, D.C., at the White House’s request.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Dusty Johnson tour SDSU

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Dusty Johnson tour SDSU

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August 30, 2025
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