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Quiet Presence, Measured Impact
Feb. 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON - By late summer 2025, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen moved side by side through the nation’s capital in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Along transit corridors, major avenues, and public...

Decisions in Motion: Leadership at Street Level in Washington
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, interim commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, visits with Soldiers and Airmen supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2026. As the senior leader of the D.C. National Guard, Blanchard provides command oversight and guidance to National Guard forces supporting public safety and interagency coordination across the capital. His visit reinforced the importance of disciplined presence, partnership with local and federal agencies, and sustained readiness in support of the mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
Feb. 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON — What fell softly days ago in the morning now resists every step. Snow pressed into sidewalks and medians has hardened into uneven barriers, narrowing walkways and subtly reshaping how the city moves. In...

Finding Common Ground in the Nation’s Capital
Ohio National Guard Soldiers supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission stand watch in their assigned patrol area in Washington, D.C., January 2026. Through presence patrols across key transit hubs and surrounding neighborhoods, the Soldiers work alongside local and federal law enforcement partners to help deter crime and enhance public safety. Their visible presence reinforces community confidence and supports a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to keeping the nation’s capital safe and accessible. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
Feb. 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON — As evening settles over the city, Ohio National Guard Soldiers fan out across Metro platforms, sidewalks and public spaces where thousands of people pass through every night. Some commuters hurry past, others...
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Florida Guard Supports DC Safe and Beautiful Mission in Winter Conditions
Florida Army National Guard Spc. Daniela Ramirez, left, and Spc. Michael Adams review a Metro guide while conducting a presence patrol in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2026. Approximately 2,750 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department to enhance public safety for residents, commuters and visitors across the District. Photo by Staff Sgt. Brianna Rodriguez-Munns.
Feb. 12, 2026 - WASHINGTON – Foggy Bottom Metro Station moves at its usual pace as coats and backpacks ebb and flow with arriving trains.Commuters fill the platform, conversations blending into the steady hum of public transit. Moving...

Utah National Guard Hosts Best Linguist Competition
U.S. Army intelligence professionals compete at the Utah National Guard's Best Linguist Competition, Feb. 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City. This multi-agency competition challenges linguists across the disciplines of intelligence through written, practical and combined experience, showcasing their ability to translate and decipher intelligence and information in their respective languages and identify critical intelligence materials in any situation. Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Tracy.
Feb. 11, 2026 - SALT LAKE CITY – The 8th annual Best Linguist Competition, or BLING, hosted by the Utah National Guard’s 300th Military Intelligence Brigade, brought together military branches and government agencies for a linguist...

Four Guard Members Compete in 2026 Olympic Games
Four Soldiers of the Army National Guard are representing the United States of America in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. From left, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin, U.S. Army Spc. Sean Doherty, U.S. Army Spc. Maxime Germain and U.S. Army Sgt. Ben Loomis. Courtesy Photo.
Feb. 10, 2026 - MILAN–CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Four Soldiers of the Army National Guard are representing the United States of America in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.Vermont Army National Guard’s Staff Sgt...
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Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II
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