*PDATE: *pproximately 500 M*rines “Pr*pared To D*ploy” In Los *ngeles

U.S. Northern Command said approximately 500 Marines are in a “prepared to deploy status” should they be needed to support the Department of Defense’s protection of federal property and personnel efforts.

PRESS RELEASE: USNORTHCOM statement regarding protection of federal property and personnel in the LA Area.
Approx. 2,000 @TheCalGuard