District of Columbia National Guard Armory fosters bi-national engagement

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Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean, the Adjutant General of the District of Columbia National Guard, introduces Lt. Col. Sydney Powell, Jamaica Defence Force with the Health Services Corps, to Maj. Gen. Olivier Kim, Chief of the French Gendarmerie Reserves Command at the DCNG Armory Dec. 11.

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WASHINGTON - Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, the Adjutant General of the District of Columbia National Guard, introduces Lt. Col. Sydney Powell, Jamaica Defence Force with the Health Services Corps, to Maj. Gen. Olivier Kim, Chief of the French Gendarmerie Reserves Command at the DCNG Armory Dec. 11.

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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)