WASHINGTON, — – Pennsylvania National Guard troops listen to the 57th Presidential Inauguration briefing by Park Police on Jan. 19, 2013. The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held in Washington on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Inauguration included the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring the elected President of the United States. During the 10-day inaugural period approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from over 30 states and territories worked for Joint Task Force-District of Columbia,
WASHINGTON, — – Pennsylvania National Guard troops listen to the 57th Presidential Inauguration briefing by Park Police on Jan. 19, 2013. The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held in Washington on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Inauguration included the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring the elected President of the United States. During the 10-day inaugural period approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from over 30 states and territories worked for Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, providing traffic control, crowd management, transportation, communication, medical and logistical support as well as marching in the Inaugural Parade. More than 13,000 Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military members were involved in the inauguration. The National Guard is home to a wide variety of capabilities, which can seamlessly integrate with our inter-agency partners for the inauguration,” said Maj. Gen Errol R. Schwartz, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard. “We are proud to support the peaceful transition of power and ensure safety and the well-being of our fellow Americans during this nationally symbolic event.” Interagency cooperation led to the success of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. The National Guard conducts extensive planning with its partners to ensure a consolidated, coordinated and effective approach. The procession of more than 8,000 people started at Constitution Avenue continuing down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House included ceremonial military regiments, citizen groups, marching bands and floats. The presidential inaugural parade included members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States. Since 1789, the Armed Forces have participated in this important American tradition honoring our Commander in Chief. (Official Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Eric Miller/ New York Air
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