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4th of July Message
July 2, 2021 — Capital Guardians: As we observe our Nation’s 245th birthday, let us be proud of what this day means to us. On July 4, 1776, Congress declared that America was a united, free, and independent land. We are humbled in remembering the many courageous men and women who preserve, protect, and expand these liberties. We ensure the words, the ideas and the principles of the Declaration of Independence will never fade... MORE

Virtual 2021 African Land Forces Summit strengthens relationships between U.S. and African partners
May 24, 2021 — Interim Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, Adjutant General U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, and other senior leaders in the D.C. National Guard participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021. The purpose of the annual event, organized this year by... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, interim commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, adjutant general, D.C. National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Baron Mason, director, State Partnership Program; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Brooks, senior enlisted leader participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021.

Major General McCandless Named Interim D.C. National Guard Commanding General
April 25, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Major General Sherrie L. McCandless assumed her duties as interim Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard today, a position that she will fill until President Biden appoints a successor... MORE

D.C. National Guard Activated to Support Local Law Enforcement in Preparation for Potential First Amendment Demonstrations
April 19, 2021 — The District of Columbia National Guard is activating approximately 250 personnel to support local law enforcement in response to potential First Amendment demonstrations.On behalf of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, Director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, has requested D.C... MORE

D.C. National Guard Deploys Immediate Reaction Force
April 2, 2021 — The DC National Guard activated an Immediate Response Force (IRF) composed of National Guard soldiers and airmen to the Capitol complex this afternoon at the request of the U.S. Capitol Police. Due to operational security, we cannot discuss further details regarding the IRF. No National Guard members were injured in the incident at the... MORE

STATEMENT: NATIONAL GUARD ARMING & DESIGNATED REST
January 13, 2021 — WASHINGTON – We received numerous inquiries today about National Guardsmen being armed and photographs of Guardsmen resting during shifts. We hope to answer your questions with the following statements.(National Guardsmen at rest) Being present is the first step in ensuring the safety of our citizens and our Nation's Capitol. The U.S. Capitol... MORE

D.C. National Guardsmen to use Identification Vest during Demonstration Activation
January 5, 2021 — District of Columbia National Guardsmen will wear a black identification only vest during the activation for demonstrations in Washington D.C., June 5 to 7, 2021. The black identification vest is not body armor nor a tactical vest. It is the traditional uniform worn by the D.C. National Guard members in multiple domestic operations including... MORE

D.C. National Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management during D.C. demonstrations
January 4, 2021 — More than 300 District of Columbia National Guard personnel are activating today to support the city government during expected demonstrations this week. Guardsmen will support crowd control, assist police with street closures and Fire and Emergency Management Services as required... MORE

D.C. National Guard members swear-in with Metropolitan Police Department

District of Columbia National Guard welcomes Rabbi, Anglican Priest – enhances variety in religious services
November 24, 2020 — The District of Columbia National Guard expands its religious services by introducing a Rabbi and Anglican priest to serve the religious needs of its Guardsmen... MORE

Chaplain (Maj.) Aaron Rozovsky and Chaplain (Maj.) David Evans, assigned to the Armory of the District of Columbia National Guard, share a conversation reflecting on their journey to become Chaplains in the National Guard

District of Columbia National Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management for 57th anniversary of the March on Washington
August 27, 2020 — District of Columbia National Guard support federal and local agencies on Aug. 28 for the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington... MORE