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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...

Telling the Truth in Plain Sight
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. William Blankenship records video alongside Joint Task Force–District of Columbia leadership during a circulation in Washington, Oct. 30, 2025. The Joint Task Force supports civil authorities in the nation’s capital through coordinated security operations, interagency collaboration and disciplined presence. Clear, accurate communication remains central to the mission, reinforcing transparency and public confidence while safeguarding lawful governance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angelina Tran)
Feb. 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON —The first time I heard gunfire in Washington, I was standing in a hotel lobby adjusting to the colder air of my first week in the District...
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Texas National Guard Drone Teams Support Border Partners, Strengthen Guard Readiness
A U.S. Soldier with the Texas National Guard’s 640th Technology Integration Cell prepares a small unmanned aircraft system for launch during border security operations in the Rio Grande Valley near the southern border in Texas, Feb. 6, 2026. Texas Guard drone teams employ unmanned aircraft systems to provide aerial observation and expanded situational awareness to partner agencies supporting Operation Lone Star. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.
March 18, 2026 - BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A request from higher headquarters crackled over the radio of a Texas National Guard drone team: U.S. Border Patrol agents needed immediate aerial support.A nearby homeowner had reported two people moving...

Alaska Air National Guard Member Helps Save a Life
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Anthony Lesle, 168th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 168th Transportation Flight, discusses vehicle maintenance statuses at the 168th Wing, ensuring fleet readiness in support of operations and winter conditions. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey.
March 18, 2026 - FAIRBANKS, Alaska – What began as a father-daughter evening at an Armed Services YMCA Father-Daughter Gala quickly turned into a life-saving moment when an Alaska Air National Guard Airman used his training to assist an...

Air National Guard Integrates New Communication Technology to Aid Rescue Missions
An aircrew with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, performs a fly-by of the airfield in an HC-130J Combat King II during a training mission at Moffett Federal Airfield, California, Aug. 2, 2025. The Air National Guard recently received funding for the Ku/ Ka Communications Suite, an upgraded communications system that provides aircrews secure voice and data transmission through satellite systems. The new system is designed to significantly improve response and coordination during missions in both domestic and deployed environments. Courtesy photo.
March 17, 2026 - ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard recently secured $22 million in federal funding to field a new satellite-based communications system designed to significantly improve response and coordination during missions in both...
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