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Marching Through History: A Soldier's Perspective on Women's History Month
March 20, 2024 — As Soldiers, we stand on the shoulders of courageous women who have contributed to the nation's defense, often against the backdrop of historical challenges and societal expectations. Today, we celebrate Women's History Month not only to honor the remarkable achievements of women throughout history but also to recognize the invaluable contributions of our comrades in the armed forces... MORE

The 2024 theme of Women's History Month is Women Who Have Made Great Achievements. This month, we recognize the achievements of contributors throughout American military history.

Beyond the Table: Making the most of National Nutrition Month
March 18, 2024 — March marks National Nutrition Month, a time when individuals across the nation are encouraged to focus on making more informed food choices and developing healthier eating and physical activity habits... MORE

A member of the District of Columbia National Guard is served lunch at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Feb. 3, 2024. March marks National Nutrition Month, a time when individuals across the nation are encouraged to focus on making more informed food choices and developing healthier eating and physical activity habits.

‘The President’s CST’ for a reason: 33rd WMD-CST supports 2024 SOTUA
March 14, 2024 — In addition to supporting high-profile events, including the State of the Union Address, United Nations Summits, and Super Bowl LVII, WMD-CSTs train with their military counterparts and federal authorities steadily... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Keith Hapenney, commander, 33rd WMD-CST, speaks with interagency partners in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024. The 33rd WMD-CST was strategically positioned to respond effectively with D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units.

Celebrating Women's History Month with D.C. Air National Guard Deputy Commander
March 10, 2024 — Col. Natasha Taylor, Deputy Commander, 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, enjoys serving in the military. She also believes the diversity and inclusion of the 113th Wing consolidates to form a strong and resilient force, ready to face tomorrow’s challenges... MORE

Col. Natasha Taylor, 113th Wing Deputy Commander, takes a moment for a photo during a busy work week with the D.C. Air National Guard, Mar. 8, 2024.

The Sky's the Limit: The Women of D.C. National Guard Army Aviation
March 7, 2024 — DCARNG Aviation is comprised of four different units with women visibly represented in all sections to include pilots, maintainers, supply, operations, administration, and flight paramedics... MORE

Cpl. Marquita Chase, avionic mechanic, District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation, stands for a photograph at Davison Army Airfield, Feb. 3, 2024. DCARNG Aviation is comprised of four different units with women visibly represented in all sections to include pilots, maintainers, supply, operations, administration, and flight paramedics.

Serving with Intention: D.C. National Guard’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) expands
March 4, 2024 — 1st Lt. Nick Harrison, D.C. National Guard, received his official legal certification following the completion of the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School's Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024. He will serve within the D.C. National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (DCNG OSJA)... MORE

1st Lt. Nick Harrison, stands for a photograph with Maj. Gen. Alison C. Martin, Commanding General/Commandant, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, following his completion of the 222nd Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024. Initially enlisting in 2000, 1st Lt. Harrison calls the military the cornerstone of his personal and professional development. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School)

Women's History Month: Women Who Made Great Achievements
March 2, 2024 — The District of Columbia National Guard joins the Department of Defense in honoring the contributions of women serving in the military and DOD civilian forces, celebrating their achievements in March and throughout the year... MORE

CW4 Aguon selected as next Command Chief Warrant Officer of the District of Columbia National Guard
March 1, 2024 — CW4 Bernard L. Aguon will assume the duties of the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. Army National Guard April,14, 2024. CW4 Aguon comes from the Guam National Guard, serving on Title 10 in the Army National Guard Directorate (G1). A veteran of 33 years and Guam native, he will serve as the sixth Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. National Guard. Most recently, he served as the Senior Personnel Advisor assigned to the Human Resource Information Systems Division, National Guard Bureau... MORE

CW4 Bernard L. Aguon poses for an official command photograph, March 1, 2024. CW4 Aguon will assume the duties of the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. Army National Guard, April 14, 2024.

District Dustoff bolsters partnership with local Urban Search & Rescue
February 27, 2024 — Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV... MORE

Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV.

1946th Financial Management Support Detachment returns from Kosovo
February 23, 2024 — Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment returned from a nine-month deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, providing financial management support to Kosovo Forces assigned to the NATO peacekeeping mission. They were responsible for currency disbursements, contract vendor payments, and payroll for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members in the Balkans Theater... MORE

Soldiers with the 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, District of Columbia National Guard, are greeted by family, friends, senior leadership and D.C. National Guard Family Programs reps at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 16, 2024. Guard members returned from a nine-month deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, providing financial management support to Kosovo Forces assigned to the NATO peacekeeping mission.