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Army Secretary Mark T. Esper returns to the D.C. National Guard as military ball guest speaker
May 9, 2018 — Dr. Mark T. Esper, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Army, was the guest speaker at the District of Columbia National Guard's Military Ball, May 5, 2018 at the D.C. National Guard Armory.This was not his first visit to the DCNG Armory. After spending a decade as an active duty, Army officer, Esper served in both the Guard and Army Reserve. Of note, he... MORE

Keeper of Continuity
May 4, 2018 — Connectors — we all know them. They are the folks who are in every high-level meeting, featured somewhere in every important photo, and in the recent call history of all of the movers and shakers. When it comes to U.S. and Jamaica relations, Maj. Jason Hanslovan, bilateral affairs officer, District of Columbia National Guard, is one such... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard Celebrates 2018 as Year of the Warrant Officer
May 4, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard held a warrant officer reception in the Commanding General’s Conference Room of the D.C. National Guard Armory Feb 27, 2018.The purpose of the reception was to celebrate 2018 as the year of the warrant officer.Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael R. Jewett, command chief warrant officer, DCNG and members of the... MORE

180th Cavalry Regiment brings ‘Run to Remember’ to Kabul
May 1, 2018 — KABUL, Afghanistan – Oklahoma Army National Guard troopers with 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, deployed as part of the Kabul Security Force in support of the NATO-led train, advise and assist Resolute Support Mission, brought a 17-year tradition to Kabul on April 27 by conducting a 5-kilometer (5K) "Run to... MORE

Citizen-Warrior: Military, civilian experience enhances Soldier’s situational awareness
May 1, 2018 — ARLINGTON, Va. – An infantryman with the South Carolina Army National Guard’s C Company, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment takes the Warrior Ethos to heart.“We’re supporting the mission on the ground and making that difference,” said Army Sgt. Stephen Caldwell, adding that he loves being a part of a larger team. “Being a fire team leader,... MORE

Guardsmen from New England train in handling disasters
April 30, 2018 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. - Vehicles laid overturned in the road, fires burned high, downed power lines draped low across the wreckage and people, trapped under debris, cried out for rescue. In the aftermath of a notional nuclear detonation at the university in Burlington, Vermont, on April 11, a specialized team of Air and Army National... MORE

Texas Guardsmen improve disaster response skills in Slovakia
April 30, 2018 — TRAINING AREA LEST, Slovakia – Seventeen Texas Army National Guard engineers from the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's 836th Engineer Company provided search and rescue support and participated recently in a multinational exercise, Operation Toxic Lance, at this site in central Slovakia. The operation, which ran March 12-23, brought together... MORE

D.C. Department of Human Resources announces hiring event for D.C. veterans
March 27, 2018 — All veterans and spouses are invited to attend the D.C. Hires Vets job fair on the drill floor of the D.C. National Guard Armory April 4, 2018.EVENT: DC Hires VetsDATE: April 4, 2018TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.LOCATION: D.C. National Guard Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C., 20003REGISTRATION: Free of charge. Go to Eventbrite to... MORE

D.C. Militia MWR and Unity Thunder Car Clup presents 9th Annual Car Show
March 24, 2018 — "The DC Militia MWR and the Unity Thunder Car Club presents its 9th Annual Custom, Classic, and Street Rod Car Show this weekend at the D.C. National Guard Armory.Show dates are March 23-25. Proceeds help benefit our Veterans and Veteran Service Organizations.For more information, please contact Mike McKelvin (202) 327-1881, Stan Peoples (301)... MORE

D.C. National Guard supports local authorities during March for Our Lives demonstration
March 24, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard will support local authorities during the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C., today. At the request of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the D.C. National Guard will be supporting the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and... MORE