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The U.S. Army School of Music named Spc. Margaret Suarez, a flutist with the District of Columbia National Guard 257th Army Band, the National Guard Army Bands Soldier of the Year for 2023, Oct. 13, 2023. The purpose of The Army Bands Soldier/NCO of the Year Competition identifies those Army musicians who best embodied the concept of highly-trained, disciplined, holistically fit experts and professionals.
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WASHINGTON - The District of Columbia National Guard 257th Army Band pose for a photograph Aug. 9, 2022. The band performs in concert missions throughout the National Capital Region, to include parades, and also accepts public requests. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by TSgt Andrew Enriquez)


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U.S. Soldiers from the Alabama Army National Guard arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to support the Joint Task Force–District of Columbia’s security mission in Southeast D.C. with foot patrols and medic support. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District.(U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)
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