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Sgt. 1st Class Damien Silva, reconnaissance noncommissioned officer in charge, 33rd Civil Support Team, District of Columbia National Guard, briefs a National Guard and Air Force leadership on July 16, 2018, on the drill floor of the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Silva briefed leadership on the capabilities that the 33rd and 31st CSTs were prepared to use if needed during the 2018 MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Kevin Valentine/released)

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WASHINGTON - Sgt. 1st Class Damien Silva, reconnaissance noncommissioned officer in charge, 33rd Civil Support Team, District of Columbia National Guard, briefs a National Guard and Air Force leadership on July 16, 2018, on the drill floor of the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Silva briefed leadership on the capabilities that the 33rd and 31st CSTs were prepared to use if needed during the 2018 MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Kevin Valentine/released)

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D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message

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Dec. 15, 2025 | 3:29

Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard; Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader; and their spouses deliver a holiday message emphasizing gratitude for service, readiness, and family sacrifice to the D.C. National Guard and Joint Task Force - District of Columbia. This holiday season, they encourage the entire force to focus on connection, gratitude, achievements, and progress. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)