VISION:  The District of Columbia National Guard is an organization of standards and discipline with teams capable of accomplishing their wartime mission to meet the requirements of the Army and Air Force while supporting civil authorities to protect our Nation's capital, save lives, and to mitigate human suffering and loss of property. 

MISSION:  To provide trained, ready and resilient joint forces for multi-domain operations globally for the U.S. Army and Air Force, and locally in the District.

• Manned with service members who are competent, mission-focused, ethical and professional.
• Free of corrosive behaviors.
• Well-trained and resilient.
• Agile, flexible and able to operate in austere locations. 

Live here. Work here. Serve here.

LINES OF EFFORT:

• People: Our top priority and the backbone of mission success – we will grow combat-ready Soldiers and Airmen.
• Readiness: Focus on the wartime mission and build lethal formations; provide capability for civil support at time of need.
• Transformation: Modernize and evolve our formations to be ready for the next fight; train and prepare leaders through professional development.
• Partnerships: Build trust with our District, Federal and SPP partners; fulfill our role as part of the Joint Force.