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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.

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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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MIC'd Up with JTF-DC Commander Col. Doane

715th Public Affairs Detachment

Sept. 17, 2025 | 1:01

U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, commander, Joint Task Force - District of Columbia, D.C. National Guard, speaks with Soldiers from various states and members of the public about their experiences during the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission at locations across the District on Sept. 17, 2025. 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. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Erica Jaros)