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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...

Presence with Purpose: Guard Leaders Stand with Soldiers to Strengthen the Homeland
Feb. 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON —On Feb. 13, 2026, as cold air moved through the District and commuters filled Metro platforms at the height of the evening rush, two Army National Guard leaders climbed into their SUV for another rotation through...

National Guard Presence Patrols Support Public Safety in Washington
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Mississippi National Guard conduct a presence patrol near the Thomas Jefferson statue inside the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Feb. 10, 2026. Operating as part of Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, the Soldiers provide a visible and steady presence at historic landmarks in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
Feb. 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON— Following a presidential directive issued in March 2025 to help make the District of Columbia safe, orderly and beautiful, Joint Task Force–District of Columbia is translating national policy into sustained,...
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Oklahoma Army National Guard Deploys for Fire Suppression Mission
An Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 702 Fire in Blaine County, Oklahoma after dropping more than 600 gallons of water on the fire, July 16, 2022. The Oklahoma National Guard is supporting the Oklahoma Forestry Services and local fire departments from the air using a UH-60 Black Hawk and a LUH-72 Lakota. Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones.
Feb. 25, 2026 - OKLAHOMA CITY – At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and with the authorization of Gov. Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard are responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma, using UH-60...

Illinois, Pennsylvania and California Guardsmen Strengthen Ties with State Partners
Allies and partners gather for a group photo after the Brave Band 2026 Exercise. The Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian Brigade, or LITPOLUKRBRIG, conducted Exercise Brave Band 2026 from Jan. 25 to Feb. 6, an annual battle staff training event designed to enhance the brigade headquarters’ ability to plan, synchronize and execute multinational operations in a complex operational environment. The exercise included service members from the Illinois National Guard, the Pennsylvania Guard National Guard and the California National Guard. Through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, the Illinois National Guard is partnered with Poland, the Pennsylvania National Guard is partnered with Lithuania and the California National Guard is partnered with Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
Feb. 25, 2026 - LUBLIN, Poland – The Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian Brigade, or LITPOLUKRBRIG, conducted Exercise Brave Band 2026 from Jan. 25 to Feb. 6, an annual battle staff training event designed to enhance the brigade headquarters’...

Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Hiker in Great Smoky Mountains
Sgt. Christopher Burke, a Black Hawk crew chief, and Master Sgt. Tracy Banta, a flight paramedic with the Tennessee Army National Guard, begin hoisting an injured hiker with severe cold weather injuries into a hovering UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Feb. 24, 2026. Courtesy photo.
Feb. 25, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescued a hiker suffering from severe cold-weather injuries Feb. 24 in the Great Smoky Mountains National...
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