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DCNG supports Washington National's parade
November 6, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard supported the Washington National's World Series victory parade with an F-16 fighter aircraft flyover, military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance Nov. 2.The District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Fighter Wing is kicked-off the parade with an F-16 fighter aircraft flyover.The 257th... MORE

CST supports World Series, Marine Corps Marathon
October 31, 2019 — In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team provided District officials support during the historic 2019 Major League Baseball World Series games at the National’s Stadium Oct. 25-27.With augmentation from Kentucky and Maryland’s CST teams, the 33rd CST worked around the... MORE

Suicide Prevention: Small Steps will Save Lives
September 23, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard focused on suicide prevention at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event Sept. 18. With a theme of Small Steps Save Lives, the event focused on educating members of the DCNG on safety precautions service members and their families can take to reduce the risk of suicide. ... MORE

Defense Secretary a former District of Columbia National Guardsman
September 11, 2019 — With a lineage dating back to 1802, the District of Columbia National Guard has a rich heritage of notable leaders, who have responded to major conflicts throughout their service.One former Guardsman who was mobilized on 9/11 continues to serve at the highest levels of the federal government. Former District of Columbia National Guardsman Dr. Mark... MORE

Hamilton summer concert series highlights District of Columbia National Guard’s historic roots
August 23, 2019 — Founded in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson, the District of Columbia National Guard honored its heritage through their 257th Army Band’s 2019 summer concert series, “Of the People, For the People.”... MORE

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe offers second chance
July 30, 2019 — It can be a hard knock, challenging life, and the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy offers a second chance to struggling youth. At 10 a.m. sharp, participants reported in to Camp Schwartz located in Laurel, Md., July 13. While at Camp Schwartz, they will begin their journey in a five month program that will hopefully end in each candidate receiving their GED... MORE

District of Columbia Air National Guard to promote first-ever Hispanic Deputy Commanding General
July 19, 2019 — The District of Columbia Air National Guard will officially welcome its first-ever Hispanic deputy commanding general, Col. Mark Maldonado, in a promotion ceremony scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

Capital Guardsmen lend support to district, federal agencies
July 5, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard supported local and federal agencies during the Independence Day celebration in Washington, D.C. July 4. Thousands of visitors were able to enjoy the Independence Day celebration in a safe environment. ... MORE

800 DC Guardsmen activated to provide traffic control and crowd management for Independence Day celebration
July 2, 2019 — Approximately 800 District of Columbia National Guard citizen soldiers and airmen will support Independence Day activities in the National Capital Region (NCR) July 4. Guardsmen, who serve and live in the local community, will support local authorities by providing increased security and managing the flow of traffic and people in and around D.C. and at various metro stations. ... MORE

DC National Guard Airman to support 75th Anniversary of D-Day in the UK
May 30, 2019 — District of Columbia Air National Guardsman Lt. Col. Michael Odle will represent the United States during the 75th D-day commemoration ceremony in Portsmouth, United Kingdom (U.K.) June 5, as part of the Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP) geared towards collaboration and enhancing relationships between the two allied countries... MORE