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Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, adjutant general, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Andrew Young and Brig. Gen. Robert K. Ryan, commanding general, Land Component Command, attend Flintlock 2019, an annual special operations and State Department exercise involving more than 2,000 soldiers, airmen, naval and police forces from 30 nation forces. Lessons learned at Flintlock strengthen global security institutions, promote multinational sharing of information, and develop interoperability among western and partner nations in North and West Africa.

D.C. National Guard leadership observe Flintlock 2019 in Burkina Faso

Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, adjutant general, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Andrew Young and Brig. Gen. Robert K. Ryan, commanding general, Land Component Command, attend Flintlock 2019, an annual special operations and State Department exercise involving more than 2,000 soldiers, airmen, naval and police forces from 30 nation forces. Lessons learned at Flintlock strengthen global security institutions, promote multinational sharing of information, and develop interoperability among western and partner nations in North and West Africa.
District of Columbia National Guardsmen keep a watchful eye in the McPherson Square Metro Station January 19 as part of their Task Force Amendment mission. The task force, consisting of approximately 250 Soldiers and Airmen, provided crowd management and traffic control in support of an annual Women's March in Washington.

Capital Guardians continue a very familiar role during Women’s March in D.C.

District of Columbia National Guardsmen keep a watchful eye in the McPherson Square Metro Station January 19 as part of their Task Force Amendment mission. The task force, consisting of approximately 250 Soldiers and Airmen, provided crowd management and traffic control in support of an annual Women's March in Washington.
D.C. Air Guard unit protects skies over nation’s capital

D.C. Air Guard unit protects skies over nation’s capital

Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Halvorsen, a pilot with the District of Columbia Air National Guard's Aerospace Control Alert Detachment, goes through a pre-flight check in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a training event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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The country of Burkina Faso has become the 76th nation to join the State Partnership Program

State Partnership Program links D.C National Guard and Burkina Faso—underscores importance of regional security in West Africa
The CGYCA is a National Guard Youth Foundation program run by the District of Columbia National Guard in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education designed to give youths who have not completed a regular high school program a second chance.

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class #51 Ceremony

The CGYCA is a National Guard Youth Foundation program run by the District of Columbia National Guard in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education designed to give youths who have not completed a regular high school program a second chance.
Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from all branches of the U.S. armed forces, including members of the D.C. National Guard, provided ceremonial support during the state funeral for the 41st president of the United States.

Honoring the Legacy of 41

Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from all branches of the U.S. armed forces, including members of the D.C. National Guard, provided ceremonial support during the state funeral for the 41st president of the United States.
2018 Awards & Decorations Ceremony

2018 Awards & Decorations Ceremony

D.C. National Guard recognizes achievements of its top soldiers and airmen
The District of Columbia National Guard and the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of D.C. host a ceremony to honor the 499 D.C. residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War I and commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 2018 at the D.C. War Memorial in Washington D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.; Phil Mendelson, chairman, D.C. Council; Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, commanding general, D.C. National Guard and Bill Brown, president, AOI, gave remarks.The ceremony also honored those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. armed services.

World War I Centennial Observance Ceremony

The District of Columbia National Guard and the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of D.C. hosted a ceremony to honor the 499 D.C. residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War I and commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 2018 at the D.C. War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington.
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A Philippine Air Force FA-50 takes off during the Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange - Philippines (BACE-P) at Cesar Basa Air Base, Philippines, Jan. 22, 2019. This is the seventh iteration of BACE-P established by U.S. Pacific Command and executed by Headquarters Pacific Air Forces. Airmen from the U.S. and Philippines Air Forces marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training Feb. 1, and increased mutual cooperation throughout the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Small)
D.C. Air National Guard Airmen return from deployment
By Senior Master Sgt. Craig Clapper | March 13, 2019
More than 250 D.C. Air National Guard Airmen recently returned from a successful deployment to the
The District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso signed a partnership agreement on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, formalizing D.C. and the West African nation as the newest partners in the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program.
State Partnership Program links D.C National Guard and Burkina Faso—underscores importance of regional security in West Africa
By U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erica Rodrigues & Lt. Col. Michael Odle | Feb. 3, 2019
The country of Burkina Faso has become the 76th nation to join the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, following a formal signing ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense here, Feb. 1.
The District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso signed a partnership agreement on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, formalizing D.C. and the West African nation as the newest partners in the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program.
State Partnership Program links D.C National Guard and Burkina Faso—underscores importance of regional security in West Africa
By Tech. Sgt. Erica Rodriguez & Lt. Col. Michael Odle | Feb. 3, 2019
The country of Burkina Faso has become the 76th nation to join the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, following a formal signing ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense here, Feb. 1.
The District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso signed a partnership agreement on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, formalizing D.C. and the West African nation as the newest partners in the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program.
District of Columbia National Guard announces state partnership with Burkina Faso
By | Feb. 3, 2019
The District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso signed a
DC National Guard deputized for Women's March 2019
By | Jan. 24, 2019
Soldiers and Airmen within the District of Columbia National Guard provided traffic control to pedestrians and vehicles during the Women's March 2019. They were deputized by members of the Metropolitan Police Department to support civilian authorities and to ensure civilians exercised their rights safely. Guard members were authorized to take in "temporary custody" rioters, looters and other persons who committed crimes. National Guard members were also authorized to provide prompt medical attention to persons in reasonable need and first aid as necessary.
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National Guard among top 25 organizations for diversity
Seal of the National Guard Bureau
March 25, 2019 - ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Bureau was recently named one of the top 25 national
Guard members respond to Midwest's historic flooding
An aircrew with the Nebraska Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, uses a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to lower 1,500-pound sandbags into place to stem flooding from a breached levee along the Loup River, Nebraska. More than 340 Guard members have responded to flooding in Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and other Midwest states.
March 25, 2019 - ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 340 National Guard members are responding to flooding affecting thousands
World War I: Enormous parade honored New York Guard Soldiers
Soldiers of the 27th Division Headquarters Detachment march up Fifth Avenue past 42nd Street during the massive welcome home parade for the New York National Guard Soldiers on March 25, 1919, in New York City. About 20,000 members of the 27th Division, which was made up of National Guard Soldiers from around New York, took part in the parade up Fifth Avenue.
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South Dakota Guard providing water on Pine Ridge Reservation
Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Lucas Thomas and Master Sgt. Christian Watts (below), use water from a fire hydrant in Keizer, Oregon, May 31, 2018, to fill a Load Handling System truck (M1120A4) compatible with 2,000-gallon water tank racks known as 'Hippos.' Similar vehicles are being used at the Pine Ridge Reservation to provide drinking water.
March 25, 2019 - WATERTOWN, S.D. – About 15 members of the South Dakota Army National Guard were activated by Gov.
Base re-dedications honor two Conn. Medal of Honor awardees
Capt. Robert Nett and 1st Lt. Lee Hartell were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during WWII and the Korean War, respectively. Now, both will officially have posts named after them forever.
March 25, 2019 - HARTFORD, Conn. - Maj. Gen. Fran Evon, the adjutant general and commanding officer of the
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