Are the guards weapons loaded, and if so, are they authorized to use lethal force?

Tom Lockwood | Dec 16, 2021 | Category: Monument in Fort Myer, Arlington, VA

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Sarah Marie | Dec 16, 2021

Yes and yes they are.

Cristy McKinney | Dec 16, 2021

Yes their weapons are loaded and yes they will react accordingly.

Saif Al-Alawi | Dec 16, 2021

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Christie Estrada | Dec 16, 2021

Of course! They are on guard detail

Mary Conant | Dec 16, 2021

Yes to both parts of this question

Brian Wunder | Dec 16, 2021

Absolutely

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