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Training Meets Purpose: Arkansas National Guard Soldiers Respond to Civilian Medical Emergency
U.S. Soldiers with the Arkansas National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, pose for a photo in Arlington, VA, July 30, 2026. About 5,000 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 Spc. Shretha Broderick)
July 30, 2026 - A presence patrol through the Columbia Metro took an unexpected turn when Soldiers with the Arkansas National Guard responded to a civilian experiencing a medical emergency...
West Virginia Guardsmen support first responders after Washington shooting
U.S. National Guardsmen with the West Virginia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, pose for a photo in Washington, July 30, 2026. About 5,000 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. Adrianne Lopez)
July 30, 2026 - A routine shift change became an emergency response July 29 when a civilian notified West Virginia National Guard Soldiers that two people had been shot near N Street and Fifth Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood. ...
Service Takes the Microphone: Maj. Karen Fraley-Deegan's Mission in Music
U.S. Air Force Maj. Karen Fraley-Deegan, Military Personnel Management Officer, 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, performs the National Anthem during pregame ceremonies before a Washington Mystics game at CareFirst Arena, July 16, 2026. Fraley-Deegan has performed the National Anthem at promotions, retirements, change of command ceremonies, inter-service transfers, military commemorations, and civic events, using her voice to honor those who serve, strengthen esprit de corps, and tell the nation's story through song. (Courtesy photo by Monumental Sports and Entertainment)
July 29, 2026 - Music can inspire, unite, and tell the story of a nation. For U.S. Air Force Maj. Karen Fraley-Deegan, every performance of The Star-Spangled Banner is another act of service—honoring those who have served, those who continue...
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Hawaii Guard, Philippine Air Force Expand Aviation Partnership
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers and Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen prepare to load a Hawaii Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter aboard a Hawaii Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 204th Airlift Squadron at Hilo International Airport, July 31, 2026. The movement marked the first deployment of a Hawaii Army National Guard Black Hawk to the Philippines, launching an aviation engagement under the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program between Hawaii and the Philippines and building on years of aviation exchanges between the two partner forces. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy.
Aug. 6, 2026 - HILO, Hawaii - The Hawaii National Guard began an aviation engagement with its Philippine partners July 31 when a Hickam-based C-17 Globemaster III carrying a Black Hawk helicopter departed Hilo for Clark Air Base,...
Pennsylvania Guard Strengthens Intelligence Capabilities
Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 556th Military Intelligence Company, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team determine a simulated enemy position during a multi-domain exercise Aug. 3, 2026 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Photo by Brad Rhen.
Aug. 6, 2026 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers focused on locating simulated enemy fighters through various military intelligence means and calling in strikes from unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, during a...
Hawaii Guard, Indonesian Partners Unite for Explosives Training
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Frey, 154th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, or EOD, flight technician, presents and reviews hook and line equipment to the Indonesian Air Force EOD on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 21, 2026. Hawaii National Guard service members such as Frey routinely train with Indonesian Air Force counterparts through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, which aims to enhance disaster response, aviation, medical readiness, cybersecurity and professional development between the partner nations. Photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula.
Aug. 6, 2026 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – For the first time in their 20-year partnership, Hawaii Air National Guard and Indonesian Air Force Airmen came together for specialized Explosive Ordnance Disposal, or EOD, training July...
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National Night Out reminds us that public safety is strongest when neighbors, first responders, military partners and local organizations work together! @DCPoliceDept https://t.co/HgDgGck9RC
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Vigilance through the lens. Members of the @MINationalGuard provide operational support during #Freedom250, working in coordination with interagency partners as increased visitation brings millions of residents and visitors to Washington. https://t.co/DcjdUalHHk
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Soldiers with the @SCNationalGuard work shoulder to shoulder with Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency personnel, supporting the agency's mission to promote accountability, enhance community supervision, and contribute to safer neighborhoods across the District. https://t.co/AD83sTMn8w
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Visible presence helps foster trust, provide reassurance, and strengthen partnerships with the community. @nationalguardMS https://t.co/qrOKMPPAOP
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Members of the @IowaNatGuard, assigned to JTF–DC, support the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency near the U Street Corridor in Washington, D.C., as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Working alongside interagency partners, they strengthen public safety. https://t.co/CRyBgJIC2L
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RT @FBIWFO: Join #FBIWFO and our law enforcement partners tomorrow at National Night Out — a nationwide evening dedicated to building safer…
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Soldiers assigned to the 547th Transportation Company, sharpen their maritime capabilities during boat training focused on safety and docking procedures at Capital Cove Marina. Training builds the confidence, precision, and teamwork required to operate safely and effectively. https://t.co/dMcyMDF8ni
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Disappointment is inevitable—but it doesn't have to define your direction! In this week's #MotivationalMonday Minute, CH (Lt. Col.) Corwin L. Smith reflects on finding peace in the midst of #adversity. https://t.co/wlgfCUDUGu
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Every medal tells a story of readiness, sacrifice, and the commitment to answer the call—#AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere. @ARNGDirector https://t.co/GHbpCDTs0U
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Soldiers with the 260th Special Purpose Brigade (SPB) are more ready than they were yesterday. And more prepared for tomorrow. https://t.co/XBeRhAjRAK
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A reassuring force. Members of the @GeorgiaGuard, assigned to JTF-DC, conduct presence patrols at Starburst Plaza in Ward 5. When National Guard members step onto the streets, their presence sends a clear message: safety matters. https://t.co/kBxhojf6F1
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One person was killed and another critically injured in DC's Shaw neighborhood on July 29. Within moments, @guard_west Soldiers were running toward the scene—not away from it: https://t.co/JgIoR3PZzY https://t.co/FVt4CmSpEk
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Sharpening the #Warrior edge! Members of the 273rd MP Co, 372nd Enhanced MP BN, 260th SPB, conduct weapons training on the range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The training enhances weapons proficiency, handling, & ensures Soldiers remain mission-ready for all operations. https://t.co/8sHCpdZd9R
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Readiness is built—not given. Soldiers with the @guard_west, assigned to Joint Task Force–DC in support of #DCSafe, sharpen their weapon retention and tactical skills through realistic, hands-on training. Every repetition builds confidence to protect, adapt, and prevail. https://t.co/PjKad9jN3U
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A new chapter begins for JTF–DC as COL Larry Doane relinquished command to COL Adrian Perez. The ceremony celebrated more than a transition—it honored a mission that has united more than 9,700 Soldiers and Airmen from 30 states, territories, and D.C., since Aug. 11, 2025. https://t.co/JNdfCwSxcY
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Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, demonstrates that engaged leadership means being alongside Guardsmen, listening, mentoring, and sharing in the #DCSafe mission. https://t.co/NAnqWHrvh3
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After 37 years of selfless service, CSM Octavia V. Williamson, outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. of the Land Component Command, leaves behind more than an extraordinary career—she leaves generations of Capital Guardians empowered by her unwavering service: https://t.co/FBsbfWaJ0X https://t.co/7OfUxhr53I
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Every day brings a different challenge, but the standard doesn't change. Thank you, @nationalguardMS, for your unwavering support to Joint Task Force–DC and the nation's capital. #TrustedPartners https://t.co/xFINtYJj6g
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Different specialties. One mission.🇺🇸 @USNationalGuard https://t.co/XwWevXLxRH
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The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission is guided by a shared set of values that unite every National Guard Soldier in service to the nation's capital. @SCNationalGuard https://t.co/haTZ25Q4R4
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