Congratulations to the newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel

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Congratulations to the newly promoted Lt. Col. Michael A. Cox, Jr., commander of the 372nd Military Police Battalion and the Command Action Group (CAG) chief for the commanding general of the District of Columbia Army National Guard.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congratulations to the newly promoted Lt. Col. Michael A. Cox, Jr., commander of the 372nd Military Police Battalion and the Command Action Group (CAG) chief for the commanding general of the District of Columbia Army National Guard. Cox is a military police officer and Army strategist. Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, director of the Army National Guard, hosted Cox’s ceremony at the National Guard Bureau. Cox was pinned with his new rank of lieutenant colonel by his family.

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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)