Hegseth Activates Around 200 National Guard Troops in Oregon

Oct. 3, 2025, 9:59 PM UTC

About 200 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers were activated under the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US Northern Command says in a statement.

  • The soldiers are activated under federal command and control in a Title 10 status, the statement says
  • Their mission is to support the protection of federal personnel and federal property in the Portland area, the statement adds
  • NOTE: Federal Resources to Be Surged to Portland Immediately, DHS Says

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