As most government activities remain shut down in Washington D.C. due to budget gridlock, the National Guard remains on patrol across the nation’s capital.

Its deployment has now stretched past 60 days, with about 1,500 guardsmen from nine states continuing to assist D.C. police with public safety—even as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has chastised President Donald Trump and his administration for overruling local officials’ control; however, unlike state governors, Bowser lacks the authority to control and prevent the National Guard from being deployed.

The guard’s ongoing mission began in August when Trump raised concerns regarding the city’s crime rates, which prompted him to authorize an extended deployment across the District of Columbia.

“The National Guard is uniquely qualified for this mission as a community-based force with strong local ties, disciplined training, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with law enforcement agencies,” a Joint Task Force (JTF) D.C. spokesperson told Military.com.

Even with the federal government’s shutdown, operations have not slowed.

“National Guard members supporting JTF-D.C. will continue to execute their current mission, and our commitment to the welfare and safety of D.C. residents is resolute,” the spokesperson added.

Attempts by Military.com to speak directly with guardsmen in D.C. were met with hesitation, reflecting adherence to communication rules by service members. Ultimately, they declined to discuss their deployments in the region.

The JTF-D.C. mission refers to the deployment of the National Guard that has remained ongoing since Aug. 11, “in support of local D.C. and federal law enforcement for the purpose of restoring law and order in the District of Columbia,” according to the JTF-D.C. website.

The deployment was activated under Trump’s 14333 executive order issued the same day, which declared a “crime emergency” in the District of Columbia. The deployment will continue until the administration deems that law and order has been restored.

The operation, currently slated to continue through the end of November, is being carried out by troops from the D.C. National Guard as well as units from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia.