COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - After more than 30 days in Washington, D.C., around 200 South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers returned home Saturday. The soldiers said their deployment wasn’t about politics, it was about helping people and keeping them safe.

In August, these soldiers were called to duty, and for some, it was just 12 hours after completing two weeks of annual training in Georgia.

“We first got the call, it was approximately 12 hours after being home,” said Battalion Task Force Executive Officer Joseph Trippi. “My family is used to this.”

Trippi said the mission: "Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful," focused on improving public safety and making the capital city beautiful. Trippi clarified that while some people focused on the beautification aspect, South Carolina's role was abou

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