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Memorial Day Message 2026
May 25, 2026 - Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, reminds Americans that Memorial Day is more than a holiday or seasonal tradition — it is a solemn time to honor the men and women who...

Protect the Capital, Defend the Nation: DCNG Unveils Freedom 250 Patch
U.S. Army Spc. Shretha Broderick with the Georgia National Guard assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, salutes the American flag while wearing the Freedom 250 Brassard at the DC Armory in Washington, May 21, 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 Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker)
May 23, 2026 - Leaders of the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) have introduced a new assignment patch that highlights their participation in the celebration of honoring Freedom 250 legacy and recognizes the National Guard’s...

JTF-DC Soldiers respond to vehicle accident
U.S. Army Spc. Brennan Ridgen, a combat medic, left, and Spc. Logan Jackson, right, an artilleryman, both with the Arkansas National Guard currently assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, pose for a portrait near Dupont Circle in Washington, May 21, 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. (Courtesy Asset by Staff. Sgt. Thomas Norris)
May 21, 2026 - U.S. Soldiers with the Arkansas National Guard assigned to JTF-DC in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission responded to a vehicle accident involving a diplomatic vehicle near Dupont Circle in Washington, May 15, 2026...
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Indiana Guard Strengthens Lethality Using New Weapons System
Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team and instructors operate a laptop connected to the Switchblade 600, a loitering munition system, during training at Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh, Indiana, May 15, 2026. The 76th Brigade Soldiers trained in support of the Army’s Transforming in Contact initiative to modernize formations and increase lethality. Photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco.
June 2, 2026 - INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team fielded one of the Army's newest weapons systems at Camp Atterbury.The Hoosier Soldiers launched, flew and tested the Switchblade 600, a...

Washington Guard Strengthens Wildfire Readiness
Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard dig fire lines during Wildland Firefighting Field Training at the Fire Training Academy, North Bend, Washington, May 28, 2026. Photo by Joseph Siemandel.
June 2, 2026 - CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – More than 100 Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen sharpened their wildfire response capabilities during the annual Wildland Firefighting Academy at the Washington State Fire Training Academy in...

Idaho Guard Trains for Wildfire Response
An Idaho Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crew conducts water bucket training near Lucky Peak Reservoir May 20, 2026. Idaho National Guard aviation crews conducted the training alongside Idaho Department of Lands personnel May 19-20 in preparation for the 2026 fire season. The Idaho Department of Lands experts employed reflective panels to simulate active fires and communicated with Army National Guard pilots to maximize the efficiency of each 530-gallon bucket of water dropped. In addition to the fleet of Black Hawks and crews standing by to support seasonal wildland firefighting efforts, Orchard Fire and Emergency Services is providing initial and refresher Wildland Firefighter 2 training to Idaho National Guard members. To date, more than 250 Idaho Guardsmen have completed the qualification course, ensuring they are ready to work fire lines in support ground operations. Photo by Mike Freeman.
June 1, 2026 - BOISE, Idaho – Idaho National Guard aviation crews conducted water bucket training alongside Idaho Department of Lands personnel May 19-20 in preparation for the 2026 fire season.The Idaho Department of Lands experts employed...
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850th Signal Company TRILOS Set Up

On June 1, 2026, soldiers assigned to the 850th Signal Company, under the operational control of the 335th Signal Command...

850th Signal Company TRILOS Set Up

On June 1, 2026, soldiers assigned to the 850th Signal Company, under the operational control of the 335th Signal Command...

850th Signal Company TRILOS Set Up

On June 1, 2026, soldiers assigned to the 850th Signal Company, under the operational control of the 335th Signal Command...

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Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II
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