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D.C. National Guard responds to Coronavirus Pandemic

District of Columbia National Guard members mobilized today to support multiple civilian agencies to include Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office, the D.C. Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Metropolitan Police Department in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic on March 24, 2020.. The DCNG soldiers are manning street closure checkpoints and will provide support for medical screening, transportation, logistics and more as needed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Small)
An aerial view shows a packed National’s Stadium during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series. In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team provided District officials support during the historic 2019 World Series baseball games at the National’s Stadium Oct. 25-27.

CST supports World Series, Marine Corps Marathon

An aerial view shows a packed National’s Stadium during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series. In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team provided District officials support during the historic 2019 World Series baseball games at the National’s Stadium Oct. 25-27.
Two District of Columbia Air National Guard F-16’s from the 113th Wing fly high over the Washington Nationals victory parade in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, 2019. The District of Columbia National Guard also provided military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance to aid District officials with the Nationals’ World Series parade.

DC National Guard supports Washington Nationals’ World Series parade

Two District of Columbia Air National Guard F-16’s from the 113th Wing fly high over the Washington Nationals victory parade in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, 2019. The District of Columbia National Guard also provided military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance to aid District officials with the Nationals’ World Series parade.
Celebrating 217 years of service as "Capitol Guardians," as well as strong partnerships with the Jamaican Defense Force and Burkina Faso Armed Forces.

2019 DC National Guard Gala

Celebrating 217 years of service as "Capitol Guardians," as well as strong partnerships with the Jamaican Defense Force and Burkina Faso Armed Forces.
On Guard for the 'Salute to America' Independence Day festivities in Washington

On Guard for the 'Salute to America' Independence Day festivities in Washington

Nearly 800 Soldiers and Airmen from the DC National Guard supported local authorities providing increased security and managing the flow of traffic and people in and around Washington and at various metro stations, in support of this year's 4th of July celebration.
District of Columbia National Guardsmen keep a watchful eye in the McPherson Square Metro Station.

800 DC Guardsmen activated to provide traffic control and crowd management for Independence Day celebration

District of Columbia National Guardsmen keep a watchful eye in the McPherson Square Metro Station.
Providing airlift support for congressional, Department of Defense and executive branch members, 201st Airlift Squadron C-40 (Boeing 737) flight attendants serve in a high demanding job and are often the face of the D.C. Air National Guard to their passengers.

Let your career take flight: 201st Airlift Squadron holds open house for flight attendant careers

Providing airlift support for congressional, Department of Defense and executive branch members, 201st Airlift Squadron C-40 (Boeing 737) flight attendants serve in a high demanding job and are often the face of the D.C. Air National Guard to their passengers.
Free and open to the general public (via shuttle from FedEx Field ONLY)

Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo - May 11 & 12

Free and open to the general public (via shuttle from FedEx Field ONLY)
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District of Columbia National Guard members mobilized today to support multiple civilian agencies to include Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office, the D.C. Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Metropolitan Police Department in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic on March 24, 2020.. The DCNG soldiers are manning street closure checkpoints and will provide support for medical screening, transportation, logistics and more as needed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Small)
District of Columbia National Guard Activated in response to Coronavirus
By Senior Master Sgt. Craig Clapper | March 25, 2020
The D.C. National Guard is "Always Ready, Always There" in support of Federal and District government partners. The top priority of the DCNG is to defeat the current Coronavirus threat.
The 2020 State of the Union Address takes place in the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 4, 2020 in Washington, D.C. The West Virginia National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team (CST) assisted in the event and was strategically prepositioned to provide support to and in conjunction with the D.C. Fire and Emergency Management Services, the USCP, the D.C. National Guard and many other civil and federal agencies for the SOTUA. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Vance)
DCNG supports the 2020 State of the Union Address
By | Feb. 7, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – District of Columbia National Guard members provided support to the U.S. Secret
District of Columbia National Guard senior leaders release professional reading list
By | Jan. 15, 2020
With the start of a New Year, resolutions focused on professional development can be enhanced with the new District of Columbia National Guard’s Professional Reading List. Crafted by DCNG senior leaders and senior enlisted leadership, the list is a catalog of professional development tools designed to inform, inspire and educate Soldiers and Airmen of all ranks in the DCNG.
Event set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Black History and Women’s History Month
By | Jan. 15, 2020
To commemorate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Black History and Women’s History Month there will be a celebration open to all District of Columbia National Guard members. The event will be held at the National Museum of African American History & Culture Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Two District of Columbia Air National Guard F-16’s from the 113th Wing fly high over the Washington Nationals victory parade in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, 2019. The District of Columbia National Guard also provided military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance to aid District officials with the Nationals’ World Series parade.
2019 milestone year for District of Columbia National Guard’s Capital Guardians
By | Dec. 30, 2019
The world is preparing to ring in the New Year and welcome in 2020. As 2019 comes to a close, it proved to be a year full of training, exercises and new leadership for the District of Columbia National Guard. Check out a summary of 2019 accomplishments and milestones pulled together from Public Affairs coverage.
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NY National Guard staffing call center to fight COVID-19
Members of the New York Army National Guard discuss procedures at the Coronavirus Hotline call center in Hawthorne, N.Y., March 16, 2020. The New York State Department of Health established a toll-free Coronavirus Hotline (1-888-364-3065).
March 31, 2020 - LATHAM, N.Y. – Nearly 100 New York National Guard Airmen and Soldiers are staffing three telephone
Iowa, Pa., Del. National Guard in thick of COVID-19 battle
Soldiers from the 103rd Engineer Battalion, Pennsylvania National Guard, help the Federal Emergency Management Agency unload equipment at the a school in Glen Mills, Pa., to establish a federal medical station for non-COVID 19 patients should regional hospitals become full.
March 31, 2020 - ARLINGTON, Va. – Dozens of members of the Pennsylvania, Delaware and Iowa National Guard are helping
West Virginia Guard helps state fight spread of coronavirus
Members of the West Virginia National Guard help volunteers package and deliver meals for more than 3,600 school-age students throughout Greenbrier County during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, March 25, 2020, in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
March 31, 2020 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Almost 350 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are helping
Michigan National Guard staffs food banks in 4 communities
Michigan National Guard members support the distribution of food for families in need during the state’s response to COVID-19 at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint, Mich., March 30, 2020. About 40 Michigan Guard members are helping at four Michigan food banks for several weeks.
March 31, 2020 - LANSING, Mich. – About 40 members of the Michigan National Guard are helping food banks in Ann
Doctor helps keep Guard members safe to serve
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gary Katz, a flight surgeon assigned to the 178th Wing serving on Joint Task Force-37, briefs commanders March 23, 2020, at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio. Katz is one of more than 400 members of the Ohio National Guard supporting food distribution at 12 locations across Ohio serving more than 11 million Ohioans in all 88 counties.
March 31, 2020 - COLUMBUS, Ohio – All across the nation, National Guard Airmen and Soldiers are supporting their
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