'Is this worth it?' Demoralized National Guard troops in DC reeling after shooting
National Guard members have felt demoralized and that the mission has started to take a toll on them after the shooting last month in Washington, D.C., according to reports Friday.
National security reporter Haley Britzky told CNN's Boris Sanchez that the troops have expressed concerns after the shooting that left National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom dead and Andrew Wolfe seriously injured. Wolfe, who has been hospitalized, was reportedly showing signs of recovery this week.
Many of the troops were apparently brought on as junior service members. ...
Dec 12, 2025

