National Guard Provides Support for Presidential Address to Congress

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Walsh, commander of the 33rd Civil Support Team, District of Columbia National Guard, speaks with a Soldier outside the District of Columbia armory in advance of the 2021 Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2021. The D.C. National Guard has provided approximately 20 service members from the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team to support the address. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Jaros)

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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Walsh, commander of the 33rd Civil Support Team, District of Columbia National Guard, speaks with a Soldier outside the District of Columbia armory in advance of the 2021 Presidential Address to the joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2021. The D.C. National Guard has provided approximately 20 service members from the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team to support the address. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Jaros)

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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)