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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...

Mic’d Up: Walking the Mission with Task Force Ironman
Feb. 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The radio crackles softly as footsteps echo through the Metro corridor at Farragut North. It’s early evening, and commuters stream past turnstiles while trains arrive in steady intervals. At the top of the...
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Texas Guard’s 36th Infantry Division Holds Farewell Ceremony Before Deployment
Texas Army National Guard Soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division Headquarters and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, or HHBN, held a mobilization ceremony with their families and friends Jan. 31, 2026, at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Maj. Gen. Brad Bowlin, the commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, spoke to the gathered families and friends about the readiness of the unit, the devotion to duty and the importance of support for both the Soldiers and the families. As per tradition, the division commander and Lt. Col. Nathan Collier, the HHBN commander, conducted a review of the troops walk around the formation. The HHBN is mobilizing in support of Operation Spartan Shield after completing readiness training and will leave after a casing ceremony planned in March. Photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Clardy.
Feb. 4, 2026 - AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members, friends and community leaders Jan. 31 at Camp Mabry for a farewell ceremony as they prepare to deploy to the Middle East in support...

Washington Guard’s 111th Contingency Response Squadron Holds First Drill
Washington Guard Airmen assigned to the 111th Contingency Response Squadron conduct training during the unit’s first scheduled drill weekend Jan. 29, 2026, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The 111th Contingency Response Squadron, part of Air Mobility Command and the Air National Guard, maintains deployable Airmen trained to rapidly establish airfield operations supporting federal and state missions. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Trish Walker.
Feb. 4, 2026 - FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – The 111th Contingency Response Squadron, or CRS, conducted its first scheduled drill weekend Jan. 29, marking an initial step in preparing the newly formed unit for rapid air base operations...

Colorado Guard’s 140th Wing Deploys to Pacific
Members of the 140th Wing depart to the Pacific region for a three-month deployment from Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 10, 2026. This deployment underscores the 140th Wing's vital role in national defense and its dedication to maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Photo by Senior Airman Kylie Davidson.
Feb. 4, 2026 - BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nearly 300 Airmen from the Colorado National Guard’s 140th Wing departed for a roughly three-month deployment to a Pacific Air Forces location in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of...
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