Teacher holds class as he is deployed to US Capitol as part of National Guard
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
WASHINGTON — About 20,000 members of the National Guard have left, or will leave, their homes to protect the U.S. Capitol and the surrounding area after rioters breached the halls of Congress.
But one guardsman on the domestic front line is still able to do his civilian job while on military orders.
Dr. Jake Kohut, a Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher, is holding virtual class while he is serving his country, WJLA reported.
Canterbury Woods Elementary School shared a photo of the band teacher holding class while between his shifts at the Capitol.
This is what a hero looks like. A member of the DC National Guard, our band teacher Dr. Jake Kohut has been working around the clock since Wednesday to protect our nation’s capital. And between shifts, he is dedicated to CWES students, teaching from DC. @fcpsnews@FrostsPrincipalpic.twitter.com/nsDRuV08OQ
Kohut told WJLA he is also putting his students’ minds at ease with the situation that is going on in Washington.
“I try to give an explanation ahead of time explaining what is going on and make sure they aren’t worried about us or me or anything like that,” the citizen-soldier told WJLA.
The U.S. Army also posted about Kohut’s dedication, saying that they are proud of the sergeant.
We are proud of Sgt. Jake Kohut!
His selfless service to his country and his students makes him truly remarkable.
By next week, around 20,000 other members of the National Guard from across the country will be securing the capital city, NPR reported.
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris scheduled for Jan. 20 has been designated as a “national special security event,” according to NPR.
The troops will be armed and will be responsible for security around the Capitol complex the Department of Defense said Thursday, The Washington Post reported.
Dozens of groups, some claiming they will be armed, have applied to hold protests in Washington, the newspaper reported.
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National Guard troops gather, reinforce security in US Capitol Weapons are distributed to members of the National Guard outside the U.S. Capitol on January 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential inauguration. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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National Guard troops gather, reinforce security in US Capitol Members of the National Guard sleep on the floor of the U.S. Capitol on January 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential inauguration. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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National Guard troops gather, reinforce security in US Capitol Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The House of Representatives is pursuing an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
National Guard troops gather, reinforce security in US Capitol Members of the National Guard rest in the Visitor Center of the U.S. Capitol on January 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential inauguration. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
