In Washington’s Armory, Pete Hegseth’s Visit Resonates Beyond Ceremony, Reflecting a City on Edge and a Guard Waiting for the Next Call
The vast interior of the D.C. Armory carried an unusual weight that morning. Rows of National Guard soldiers and airmen stood at attention, uniforms pressed, boots shining under fluorescent lights. The city outside pulsed with its routine rhythm—politicians darting between meetings, protests forming in scattered pockets, commuters rushing to work. But within those walls, the … Read more