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D.C. Guard supports state funeral of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
December 6, 2018 — District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) Soldiers and Airmen provided security, transportation and disaster response capabilities during the state funeral held at the Washington National Cathedral for the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush on Dec. 5, 2018.The DCNG joined with multiple agencies including the D.C. Homeland... MORE

Achievements of top soldiers and airmen recognized during awards and decorations ceremony
December 2, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard hosted its annual awards and decorations ceremony today at the D.C. National Guard Armory here.The ceremony, themed “Capital Guardian for Life,” was held to recognize unit-level and individual award winners from both the D.C. Army and Air National Guard and to remind members of their exclusive and life-long... MORE

White House staffer promoted to colonel in D.C. National Guard
November 3, 2018 — Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Senior Director for Defense Policy and Strategy on the National Security Council Staff, Earl G. Matthews, has been promoted to the rank of colonel, in the District of Columbia National Guard... MORE

D.C. National Guard launches new website
November 2, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard launched its new public website today, as an early adopter of the Department of Defense’s plan to standardize and merge its entire web content worldwide into a standardized web platform. With improved functionality, design and navigation, the new http://dc.ng.mil website is more user-friendly and intuitive and uses the latest in design and technology to offer users more information, greater flexibility and an enhanced search feature... MORE

Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of D.C. and D.C. National Guard to honor D.C.’s WWI fallen and centennial of Armistice Day with Rep. Norton and Chairman Mendelson
October 29, 2018 — The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia and the District of Colum-bia National Guard will host a ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sun, Nov. 11, 2018, at the D.C. War Memorial on the National Mall. The ceremony will honor service members from D.C. who gave their lives in service to the United States during World War I and celebrate the centen-nial of Armistice Day... MORE

MacDonald Named Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Commander
September 14, 2018 — Col. Keith G. MacDonald has been named as the next commander for the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and will assume command on Sept. 15. He is currently the Vice Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

The best of the best sit to protect MLB All-Star Game
July 20, 2018 — Nationals Park rumbled with thunderous applause and fanatic attendees cheered with excitement as the 2018 MLB All-Star game got underway. Attendees, who were not already, were asked to stand. A quiet still replaced the cheering. Honor replaced excitement. The national anthem played and the colors of the nation were presented.While most everyone... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard supports civil authorities during Independence Day celebration
July 4, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard will support local authorities during the July 4 celebration activities, in and around the National Mall area.Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the D.C. National Guard will support the D.C. Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit... MORE

District of Columbia Army National Guard rolls along under new leadership
June 19, 2018 — In a series of ceremonies filled with tradition and history, the District of Columbia Army National Guard's Land Component Command welcomed its new leaders on June 10, at the D.C. National Guard Armory.Col. Robert K. Ryan, commander, Multi-agency Augmentation Command, DCARNG and Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance A. Smith, command sergeant major, 74th... MORE

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Class 50 completes residential phase
June 15, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard's Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy will hold its completion ceremony for the cadets of Class 50 at the D.C. National Guard Armory, June 16, 2018 at 10 a.m.WHAT: Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe graduationWHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16WHERE: District of Columbia National Guard Armory, 2001 East... MORE