Personal Staff

The D.C. National Guard Personal Staff is directly responsible to the Commanding General, D.C. National Guard. The Personal Staff handles matters requiring close personal control by the Commanding General. The nature of their responsibilities, or statutory and regulatory requirements, requires them to have unimpeded access and a direct communication line to the Commanding General.

  • Judge Advocate: The D.C. National Guard’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate General is part of the Joint Force Headquarters and comprised of Army lawyers, legal administrators, and specialists. Judge advocates assist commanders with Operational Law, Civil Law, and Military Justice. Our lawyers provide limited legal assistance services to service members and their families.
  • Public Affairs: Public Affairs fulfills the D.C. National Guard's obligation to keep it's military members and the citizens of the District of Columbia informed. Public Affairs helps to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in the D.C.National Guard and it's readiness to conduct operations.