Text/HTML
Home
DC National Guard News
From Duty to 'I Do'
U.S. Army Spc. Ester Henriquez, an Indiana National Guard member assigned to Joint Task Force - District of Columbia, holds Hasan Alpkan's hand during their wedding ceremony at the Old Post Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, March 21, 2026. About 2,700 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (D.C. National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Sterling)
March 23, 2026 - While serving in Washington, U.S. Army Spc. Ester Henriquez moved forward with one of the most important days of her life—her wedding to Hasan Alpkan at the historic Old Post Chapel at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,...

D.C. National Guard Activates 260th Special Purpose Brigade to Strengthen Security in the Nation’s Capital
U.S. Army Soldiers stand in formation during the 260th Special Purpose Brigade activation ceremony at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2026. About 2,500 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Shretha Broderick)
March 8, 2026 - The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade March 7 at the D.C. Armory, establishing the only brigade in the U.S. Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to...

D.C. National Guard Hosts Inaugural Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony
Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, hosts a Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony recognizing partner law enforcement agencies at the D.C. Armory, Feb. 26, 2026. Distinguished guests included U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi; Gady Serralta, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service; and Jeffery Carroll, Interim Chief of Police for Metropolitan Police Department. The ceremony recognized officers from 10 local and federal law enforcement agencies for their partnership with the National Guard and contributions to public safety in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Officers received the District of Columbia National Guard Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal or Distinguished Service Medal based on their individual achievements and level of impact. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Ayan Sheikh)
Feb. 27, 2026 - The District of Columbia National Guard hosts its first Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony to honor officers from partner agencies for their service and contributions to public safety in support of the D.C. Safe and...
National Guard News
Nevada Guard Unit Holds Demobilization Ceremony After Deployment
Members of the 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD, stand in a formation during their demobilization ceremony at the Speedway Armory in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 7, 2026. During a nine-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 3665th EOD supported U.S. Army Central assets, conducted response missions and trained partner forces across multiple countries. Photo by Sgt. Adrianne Lopez.
April 10, 2026 - LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Army National Guard’s 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD, held a demobilization ceremony at the Speedway Armory April 7 following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area...

Chief of National Guard Bureau Visits Ebbing Air Guard Base
Maj. Nathan Sosebee, the 188th Security Forces Squadron commander, briefs Gen. Steven Nordhaus, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, and the Senior Enlisted Advisor John T. Raines as they toured key facilities and received mission briefings at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, on April 9, 2026. Photo by Maj. Jennifer Gerhardt.
April 10, 2026 - EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. — Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base April 9 to gain a deeper understanding of the installation’s diverse mission set and...

White House Honors National Guard-Supported Counterdrug Operations
National Guard members stand alongside law enforcement and community partners during the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, or HIDTA, National Awards Ceremony hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, April 2, 2026. The ceremony recognized 10 award-winning investigations supported by federal, state, local and tribal agencies working to disrupt drug trafficking networks across the United States. Courtesy photo by National HIDTA Program.
April 9, 2026 - ARLINGTON, Va. – The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized National Guard counterdrug programs for support to 10 award-winning law enforcement investigations during the National Drug Control Awards...
Social Media
Facebook

Like Us
X
7,060
Follow Us
DCNG News, Photos and Videos
Defense News
Feed List

Keesler's emergency management team pa...

Members of the 81st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management team put on level "C" gear and unit type code equipment ...

Ronald Reagan Sailors and PSNS Workers...

PSNS contractors lower a chain in the hanger bay aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port at Naval Base Kitsap-Br...

Ronald Reagan Sailors and PSNS Workers...

PSNS contractor Austin Lawrence lowers a chain in the hanger bay aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port at Nava...

Ronald Reagan Sailors and PSNS Workers...

PSNS contractor Brian Coppinger supervises maintenance in the hanger bay aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port...
Commanding General
                                        
Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II
  Biography
Helpful Links
Report Suspicious Activity (iSaulte)

If you have information that may be of interest to U.S. Army Counterintelligence, please click   https://www.usainscom.army.mil/isalute/ to submit an iSALUTE Suspicious Activity Report.  You may also report by telephone at 1-800-CALL-SPY (1-800-225-5779).