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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

Investigation underway into D.C. National Guard Helicopter Flights
June 6, 2020 — The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on Monday June 1 is underway... MORE

Commanding General orders investigation into helicopter usage
June 3, 2020 — The District of Columbia National Guard is conducting an investigation into the June 1 low-flying maneuvers by its helicopters to ensure all involved complied with applicable procedures and safety regulations... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard mobilized
June 1, 2020 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard have mobilized in support of the District’s response to increasing protest threats across the city. The DCNG was federalized by the order of the President of the United States.Hundreds of Soldiers and Airmen are supporting U.S. Park Police, federal police and the... MORE

DCNG supports the 2020 State of the Union Address
February 7, 2020 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – District of Columbia National Guard members provided support to the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and other local and federal first responders during the State of the Union Address on Feb. 4, 2020. "The State of the Union Address is an opportunity for the Civil Support Team to work with its partners from the region,"... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard senior leaders release professional reading list
January 15, 2020 — With the start of a New Year, resolutions focused on professional development can be enhanced with the new District of Columbia National Guard’s Professional Reading List. Crafted by DCNG senior leaders and senior enlisted leadership, the list is a catalog of professional development tools designed to inform, inspire and educate Soldiers and Airmen of all ranks in the DCNG. ... MORE