Like Daughter, Like Mother - Unexpected Soldier Duo Take to the Nation’s Capital to Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 18, 2025
U.S. Army National Guard soldiers discuss information related to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2025

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
January 9, 2025
Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802.

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
January 6, 2025
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

'Seniors are rising in the percentage of overdoses': D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Reach Seniors through Prevention and Wellness
December 30, 2024
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) Civil Operators and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) coordinated with the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center Dec. 16, 2024 in Washington, D.C. to discuss prevention and wellness tips during the holiday season in Ward 8.

D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message 2024
December 23, 2024

2024 Holiday Message from the DCNG Commanding General
December 18, 2024
The holidays offer an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal accomplishments over 2024 and consider goals to set for 2025. Every Soldier, Airmen, National Guard family member, and civilian is a gift. And in the season of giving, we give thanks for your ongoing service to the District of Columbia and our Nation.

CGYCA Class 63 Celebrates New Milestones
December 16, 2024
Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 63 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week-long “quasi-military" course, during a residential phase commencement ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia, Dec.13, 2024. Since 2013, the mission of the program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth, and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

Hey, U.S. Naval Academy! The D.C. National Guard has your goat!
December 11, 2024

Toy Ruck Exemplifies D.C. National Guard’s Enduring Commitment to Community
December 7, 2024
More than 450 members of the District of Columbia National Guard, Maryland National Guard, Virginia National Guard, National Guard Bureau (NGB), various DoD partners, D.C. Government Operations-DCNG, Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, and ROTC programs participated in a 5-mile holiday toy ruck in partnership with Children’s National Hospital, in Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2024. Participants were asked to bring a toy or purchase one. Additional donations were collected during a holiday toy drive at the D.C. Armory and the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC), and later presented to children who will spend the holidays at the Children’s National Hospital.

Like Daughter, Like Mother - Unexpected Soldier Duo Take to the Nation’s Capital to Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 18, 2025
U.S. Army National Guard soldiers discuss information related to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2025

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
January 9, 2025
Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802.

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
January 6, 2025
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

'Seniors are rising in the percentage of overdoses': D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Reach Seniors through Prevention and Wellness
December 30, 2024
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) Civil Operators and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) coordinated with the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center Dec. 16, 2024 in Washington, D.C. to discuss prevention and wellness tips during the holiday season in Ward 8.

D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message 2024
December 23, 2024

2024 Holiday Message from the DCNG Commanding General
December 18, 2024
The holidays offer an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal accomplishments over 2024 and consider goals to set for 2025. Every Soldier, Airmen, National Guard family member, and civilian is a gift. And in the season of giving, we give thanks for your ongoing service to the District of Columbia and our Nation.

CGYCA Class 63 Celebrates New Milestones
December 16, 2024
Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 63 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week-long “quasi-military" course, during a residential phase commencement ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia, Dec.13, 2024. Since 2013, the mission of the program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth, and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

Hey, U.S. Naval Academy! The D.C. National Guard has your goat!
December 11, 2024

Toy Ruck Exemplifies D.C. National Guard’s Enduring Commitment to Community
December 7, 2024
More than 450 members of the District of Columbia National Guard, Maryland National Guard, Virginia National Guard, National Guard Bureau (NGB), various DoD partners, D.C. Government Operations-DCNG, Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, and ROTC programs participated in a 5-mile holiday toy ruck in partnership with Children’s National Hospital, in Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2024. Participants were asked to bring a toy or purchase one. Additional donations were collected during a holiday toy drive at the D.C. Armory and the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC), and later presented to children who will spend the holidays at the Children’s National Hospital.