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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, interim commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, adjutant general, D.C. National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Baron Mason, director, State Partnership Program; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Brooks, senior enlisted leader participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021.
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, interim commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, adjutant general, D.C. National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Baron Mason, director, State Partnership Program; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Brooks, senior enlisted leader participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021.


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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)
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