The National Guard presence has dipped from a summertime high of more than 5,100 brought to the capital for July 4 celebrations.
John Ismay is a Reporter at The New York Times. With a background as a former U.S. Navy EOD and Iraq veteran, he focuses on military operations, security policy, and public policy, aiming to shed light on aspects often overlooked by the Pentagon. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including Yahoo News, The Boston Globe, and The Sydney Morning Herald.