Delaware Army National Soldiers serve sundown to sunset

Photo By Sgt. Alyssa Lisenbe | Boxes of food sit lined up to be taken to Delaware Army National Guard Soldiers on duty in Washington, D.C., as part of the lead up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 12, 2021. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several other states have traveled to the District to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the inauguration. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Alyssa Lisenbe)  

UNITED STATES

01.11.2021

Story by Pfc. Alyssa Lisenbe 

Delaware National Guard Public Affairs

By Pfc. Alyssa Lisenbe
101st PAD

WASHINGTON -- Delaware Army National Guard Soldiers continue to serve in support of the 59th Presidential Election here, including manning overnight shifts while many would be in bed.

“It was a peaceful night,” said Pfc. Brooke Walls, with the Delaware Army Guard’s 262nd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company. “It was cold, though.”

January low temperatures in Washington, D.C., can get lower than 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Soldiers carry heat packets and wear cold weather clothing to stay warm and try to pass the time away with the help of their battle buddies nearby.

By the time the sun comes up, breakfast is being served and the next shift starts.

• Date Taken: 01.11.2021
• Date Posted: 01.15.2021 12:42
• Story ID: 386939
• Location: US