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Communities Mourn National Guard Members After D.C. Attack

11/29/2025

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In West Virginia, communities mourn Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe after National Guard members were attacked in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.
Martinsburg and Webster Springs residents honor them with red and blue ribbons.
Prayer vigils are organized as locals confront the tragedy.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan man who had worked with Americans, carried out the attack outside a Washington metro station and is in custody.

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Story summary

In West Virginia, communities mourn Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe after National Guard members were attacked in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.
Martinsburg and Webster Springs residents honor them with red and blue ribbons.
Prayer vigils are organized as locals confront the tragedy.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan man who had worked with Americans, carried out the attack outside a Washington metro station and is in custody.