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Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802.

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) Civil Operators and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) coordinated with the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center Dec. 16, 2024 in Washington, D.C. to discuss prevention and wellness tips during the holiday season in Ward 8.

Inspiring Seniors through Prevention and Wellness
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), District of Columbia National Guard; Brig. Gen. Leland L. Blanchard II, the Adjutant General (TAG), D.C. National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Jr., Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), D.C. National Guard, thank Soldiers, Airmen, civilians, and family members for their accomplishments over the year. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message 2024
Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 63 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week-long “quasi-military" course, during a residential phase commencement ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia, Dec.13, 2024. Since 2013, the mission of the program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth, and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

CGYCA Class 63 Celebrates New Milestones
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Craig M. Maceri, Commanding General of the DCARNG Land Component Command (LCC), and other senior leaders participate in a Go Army! Beat Navy spirit video on Dec. 9, 2024. Maj. Gen. Andonie (89’) and Brig. Gen. Maceri (96’) graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The 125th Army-Navy Game will take place on Dec. 14, at the Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

'Hey, Navy! We have your goat': DCNG Army-Navy Game Spirit Video 2024
The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partnered with the DEA and Metropolitan Police Department for National Prescription Take Back Day at multiple locations in Washington, D.C., on October 26, 2024. Take Back Day encouraged community members to prevent medication misuse by clearing out their medicine cabinets. By participating, the DC National Guard aimed to foster a healthier, drug-free environment for all.

DC National Guard Partners with DEA for National Prescription Take Back Day
The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Community Outreach Unit to host a Plant the Promise event at Center City Public Charter School's Brightwood Campus, October 29, 2024. The event encouraged students to commit to a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. By participating, the DC National Guard aims to inspire youth to make healthy choices and build a drug-free future.

DC National Guard Counterdrug Program and MPD Unite for "Plant the Promise" Event, Inspiring Youth to Choose Drug-Free Futures
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard aviation command land a UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter during a Veterans Day commemoration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2024. The event, designed to honor retired service members, allowed veterans to connect with D.C. National Guard aviators, their mission and capabilities.

Black Hawk Landing Sparks Pride and Excitement at Armed Forces Retirement Home
U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh receives his direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant during a commissioning ceremony at the D.C. Armory on Nov. 7, 2024. In 2016, Wardeh enlisted in the New York National Guard as an infantryman and transitioned to the D.C. National Guard as an officer candidate in 2021. He was selected through the Army Talent Innovation Program and now serves as a 26B Data Systems Engineer.

D.C. National Guard Welcomes New Direct Commissioned Cyber Officer
The District of Columbia National Guard recognized the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The commemoration consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment ceremony underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen)

Legacy of Service: 222nd "First Muster" Commemoration
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Devine, left, pins Air Assault wings on his son, U.S. Army Pfc. Isaiah Castellanos, during a graduation ceremony at Fort Moore, Ga., on Sept. 20, 2024. Upon completion of Air Assault School each soldier is able to perform skills required to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support mission objectives.

National Guard Father and Son Conquer Air Assault School Together
Participants in the District of Columbia Army National Guard’s Junior Leaders Course participate in a field training exercise (FTX) at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, on Sept. 25, 2024. This was the DCARNG’s second Junior Leaders Course and was established to grow and empower the DCANG’s next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks.

Junior Leaders Course (JLC): Empowering the next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), D.C. National Guard, welcomes Brigadier Markland Lloyd, Force Executive Officer (FXO), Jamaica Defence Force; Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Michael Moulton, Force Sergeant Major (FSM), and Brigadier Ricardo Blidgen, Brigade Commander for the Jamaican National Reserve (JNR) during the Commanding General’s Reception at the D.C. Armory, Oct. 5, 2024. The reception honored a 25-year State Partnership Program pairing and was attended by current and former State Partnership Program directors, the Embassy of Jamaica, city government and others who contributed to the quarter-century milestone.

Celebrating 25 Years of Strategic Partnership: D.C. National Guard and Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) Commemorate Milestone
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National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 60th Presidential Inauguration
Jan. 13, 2025 - At the request of civil authorities, including the United States Secret Service, Metropolitan Police Department and the United States Capitol Police, the District of Columbia National Guard along with National Guardsmen from...
D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
Jan. 9, 2025 - Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) provided escort and disaster response support during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, held Thursday at...
DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)
Jan. 6, 2025 - District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard members were deputized by U.S. Capitol Police as a reserve force for the 2025 counting and certification of electoral votes Jan. 6. At the request of the U.S...
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North Dakota Brothers Exchange Command of Engineer Company
U.S. Army Capt. Ricky Kuhn, 817th Engineer Company, Sapper, outgoing commander, left, watches as Lt. Col. Steven Bohl, 164th Engineer Battalion commander, passes the 817th Engineer Company, Sapper, guidon to his older brother, Capt. Toby Kuhn, signifying the relinquishing of command, during the change of command ceremony in Jamestown, North Dakota, Jan. 12, 2025. The brothers enlisted into the U.S. Army at different times, but both commissioned in 2017.
Jan. 17, 2025 - JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Capt. Ricky Kuhn relinquished command of the North Dakota National Guard's 817th Engineer Company (Sapper) to his older brother, Capt. Toby Kuhn, in a change of command ceremony Jan. 12. "My brother and I...
New York 42nd Infantry Division Heads to Warfighter Exercise
Swedish military staff officers meet with leaders of the New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, during a command post exercise Nov. 21, 2024. The exercise was one of three command post exercises held to prepare for a division Warfighter exercise that begins Jan. 24, 2025.
Jan. 17, 2025 - TROY, N.Y. - More than 1,300 New York Army National Guard Soldiers head for Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 to take part in the Warfighter command post exercise.The Soldiers are part of the Troy-based 42nd Infantry...
National Guard Soldiers Prepare for Funeral Honors Duty
Virginia and North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers train on the basics of military funeral honors during a course hosted by the Virginia National Guard Funeral Honors Program Dec. 12, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Military Funeral Honors Level 1 training is a five-day course that prepares Soldiers to conduct professional military funeral honors in accordance with service tradition.
Jan. 17, 2025 - VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Two Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers and two North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers trained on the basics of military funeral honors during a course hosted by the Virginia National Guard...
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