In a surprising turn of events, National Guard troops deployed to Washington D.C. are now taking on sanitation and beautification tasks, including picking up trash and landscaping in local parks. This initiative has raised questions about the appropriateness of using military personnel for such roles, especially as the troops were initially called in to address a crime emergency. Reports indicate that the Guard has collected over 500 bags of trash along routes in the city, with humor and skepticism surrounding their current assignments. As the situation continues, many express concerns about the effectiveness and rationale behind these deployments, leading to a broader debate on the use of National Guard resources.