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Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO), District of Columbia Army National Guard, stands for a photograph at Davison Army Airfield, April 16, 2024. DCARNG Aviation is comprised of four different units with AAPIs visibly represented in all sections from pilots and maintainers to administration and operations.

240416-F-PL327-2117.JPG Photo By: Master Sgt. Arthur Wright

DAVISON ARMY AIRFIELD - Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO), District of Columbia Army National Guard, stands for a photograph at Davison Army Airfield, April 16, 2024. DCARNG Aviation is comprised of four different units with AAPIs visibly represented in all sections from pilots and maintainers to administration and operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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Task Force Beautification cleans sites in DC

113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard

Aug. 25, 2025 | 0:38

U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – District of Columbia participate in cleanup of littered sites around areas in D.C. designated by city and federal partners during late August, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission Task Force 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 and Master Sgt. Amber Monio)