DCARNG members travel to France in commemoration of the 372nd unit's arrival 105 years ago to fight in the Great War.

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D.C. Army National Guard (DCARNG) members, including the commander and command sergeant major, Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard and Command Sgt. Maj. Williamson, departed for a staff ride in France 105 years to the day after the 372nd arrived to fight in the “Great War.” The training event focused on the history of DCARNG units that served in World War I, including the 372nd Infantry Regiment. The staff ride also incorporated key lessons in Army doctrine and leadership, a view of the 372nd memorial and concluded with a solemn visit to the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery to honor the fallen.

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Argonne, France - D.C. Army National Guard (DCARNG) members, including the commander and command sergeant major, Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard and Command Sgt. Maj. Williamson, departed for a staff ride in France 105 years to the day after the 372nd arrived to fight in the “Great War.” The training event focused on the history of DCARNG units that served in World War I, including the 372nd Infantry Regiment. The staff ride also incorporated key lessons in Army doctrine and leadership, a view of the 372nd memorial and concluded with a solemn visit to the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery to honor the fallen.

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