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Chaplain (Maj.) Aaron Rozovsky and Chaplain (Maj.) David Evans, assigned to the Armory of the District of Columbia National Guard, share a conversation reflecting on their journey to become Chaplains in the National Guard, here, November 14. Both Chaplains are passionate about their roles as servant-leaders. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Enriquez).

District of Columbia National Guard welcomes Rabbi, Anglican Priest – enhances variety in religious services

By Capt. Tinashe Machona | Nov. 24, 2020

The District of Columbia National Guard expands its religious services by introducing a Rabbi and Anglican priest to serve the religious needs of its Guardsmen.

District of Columbia Air National Guard members prepare a F-16D Fighting Falcon for flight at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, as part of Guardian Shield 20-02, Sept. 21-25, 2020. The multi-service, mass-participant exercise tested cruise missile defense tactics, techniques and procedures, and is the largest live-fly cruise missile defense exercise ever held by the Department of Defense.

113th Wing Fighter Air Defense Center of Excellence Hosts Guardian Shield 20-02

By Capt. Chelsi Johnson | Oct. 9, 2020

The District of Columbia Air National Guard designed and hosted Guardian Shield 20-02 Sept. 21-25, the largest live-fly cruise missile defense exercise ever held by the Department of Defense. The multi-service, mass-participant exercise tested cruise missile defense tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) designed to meet the NORTHCOM mission of deterring, detecting and defeating threats to the United States. Outcomes from the exercise will help develop and refine cruise missile defense expertise and tactics that can be called upon by Combatant Commands when the need arises.

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard swear-in as special police with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department prior to the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington event in Washington, D.C., Aug. 28. The soldiers and airmen will be supporting local and federal agencies with traffic control and security checkpoints throughout the event.

D.C. Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management for 57th anniversary of the March on Washington

By Senior Master Sgt. Craig Clapper | Aug. 27, 2020

District of Columbia National Guard support federal and local agencies on Aug. 28 for the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Investigation underway into D.C. National Guard Helicopter Flights

By | June 6, 2020

The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on Monday June 1 is underway.

Airmen from the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, stand on the national mall

113th Wing airmen credited with saving a life

By Capt. Chelsi Johnson, 113th Wing Public Affairs | June 6, 2020

Airmen from the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, performed life-saving CPR on a civilian jogger at the Lincoln Memorial, June 4, 2020.

National Guard News

Virtual tour highlights historic N.Y. battle flag collection

The Flag Room in the New York State Capitol in Albany, pictured in a virtual tour video, houses a collection of historic battle flags maintained by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs.

Nov. 27, 2020 - ALBANY, N.Y. – Some of New York’s 2,200 battle flags – the largest collection of its kind in the

185th Air Refueling Wing earns Outstanding Unit Award

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing leaves a trail of jet wash as it takes off from the Sioux City, Iowa, based Air Guard unit on Sept. 17, 2020.

Nov. 27, 2020 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing has been awarded the Air

NCNG Soldiers distribute food to needy before Thanksgiving

Sgt. Shaquille Ralls, assigned to the North Carolina Army National Guard’s G Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion, places a frozen hen into a car during a mass food distribution sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern North Carolina at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville Nov. 24, 2020. A team of 27 Soldiers and Airmen supported the event.

Nov. 25, 2020 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen worked with the Second

Michigan Guard, Latvia reaffirm relationship during pandemic

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the Latvian National Armed Forces conduct close air support training with U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., at Grayling Aerial Gunnery Range in Waters, Mich., October 29, 2019. Michigan and Latvia have been linked under the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program since 1993.

Nov. 25, 2020 - LANSING, Mich. – The Latvian National Armed Forces and the Michigan National Guard have developed a

N.Y. National Guard adds troops to airport screening mission

A New York Army National Guard Soldier guides a resident through a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Nov. 23, 2020. Across the state Guard Soldiers and Airmen have assisted in testing more than 832,000 people.

Nov. 25, 2020 - LATHAM, N.Y. – The New York National Guard has screened more than 456,000 airline passengers since

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In February 2014, Army 1st Lt. Demetria "Dina" Elosiebo became the first African American female pilot in the histo… https://t.co/moiGP0rF7E

#TechTuesday: The Humvee The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) was first produced by AM General i… https://t.co/d44770GSPg

Spc. William Stafford, a radio and communications security repairer, provides traffic control blocking assignment d… https://t.co/2wg8cysqPa

1st Sgt. Michael Bellamy, 547th Transportation Company, promoted nine specialists to the rank of sergeant and three… https://t.co/clxYeOgBos

In response to COVID-19 efforts, the DCNG completed an air-land medical supply mission to move face masks from Ashe… https://t.co/pYfU56ALtu

D.C. National Guard Commanding General, Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, expressed his gratitude to the entire… https://t.co/UqVoqyOOEk

The 113th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron ensures our airmen are "Always Ready, Always There!" #DCStrong… https://t.co/0jlMRNSrbC

For many National Guard members, balancing civilian careers, families and mission requirements can be challenging.… https://t.co/y8oYFkWAtp

Today in history: The first African-American unit joined D.C. National Guard June 12, 1880. Known as the Washingto… https://t.co/u9wyDuba2L

With more than 5,000 Guardsmen responding to civil unrest in Washington D.C., providing soldiers and airmen the pro… https://t.co/DQl1YkAsBn

Spc. Michelle De la Pena, a combat medic specialist, conducted health & welfare checks for troops during the civil… https://t.co/SXWtbBreW1

“As Capital Guardians, you’ve answered the call...” Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, Adjutant General, D.C. National G… https://t.co/JRQGsegDeU

A video of a D.C. National Guardsman went viral online when he was seen on video chanting “I’m black and I’m proud,… https://t.co/vF16es4nUu

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Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

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Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

Thanksgiving to-go meals bring a taste of home to community during COVID-19

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