Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Rossetti supports the 58th Presidential Inauguration

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls | U.S. Coast Guard Lcdr. Johna Rossetti, a Yucca Valley, Calif. native, joined the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) in support of the 58th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place Jan. 20, 2017. The task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint service committee, it includes members from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including Reserve and National Guard components.  

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES

11.23.2016

Story by Sgt. Eric Keenan 

Joint Task Force - National Capital Region

U.S. Coast Guard Lcdr. Johna Rossetti, a Yucca Valley, Calif. native, joined the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) in support of the 58th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place Jan. 20, 2017. The task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint service committee, it includes members from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including Reserve and National Guard components.

“Working with an amazing team comprised of fellow brothers and sisters of all military branches is not only fun but a great way to learn about other Services,” said Rossetti. “It is truly an honor to be part of such a historic event and this assignment will be one of the highlights of my military career.”

The armed forces have participated in the inauguration of the United States president since April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. More than 220 years later, the participation of the armed forces continues to honor the commander in chief, recognize civilian control of the armed forces and celebrate democracy.

Participation by the armed forces traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen also provide invaluable assistance to the Presidential Inaugural Committee and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies.

The Secretary of Defense authorized 820 service members to coordinate DoD support in and around the nation’s capital. On Inauguration Day, more than 5,000 service members will participate in the 58th Presidential Inauguration ceremonies and other events.

Just as military men and women show their commitment to this country while deployed around the world, participation of service members in this traditional event demonstrates the military’s support to the nation’s commander in chief.

For more information about military support to the 58th Presidential Inauguration or Lcdr. Johna Rossetti, please contact JTF-NCR Public Affairs Media Operations at 202-685-3161 or [e-mail].

• Date Taken: 11.23.2016
• Date Posted: 11.23.2016 09:45
• Story ID: 215693
• Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
• Hometown: YUCCA VALLEY, CA, US