One National Guard member from West Virginia, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, has died following a shooting near the White House, while another, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, is in critical condition. President Trump confirmed Beckstrom’s death during a Thanksgiving call, praising her service. Both Guardsmen were deployed as part of Operation DC Safe and Beautiful and had recently volunteered for extended orders. The incident has led to profound grief among their families and the community.
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