D.C. National Guard generator mechanic serves as a connector for both mission and people

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U.S. Army Pfc. James Ray, generator mechanic, and Pfc. Marques Downing, wheeled vehicle mechanic, District of Columbia National Guard, discuss daily tasks within the Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), June 5, 2024. A native of Washington, D.C, Pfc. Ray enlisted in the Army in 2022, motivated by the travel, connections and skills serving in the National Guard provides him.

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D.C. National Guard generator mechanic serves as a connector for both mission and people

WASHINGTON - U.S. Army Pfc. James Ray, generator mechanic, and Pfc. Marques Downing, wheeled vehicle mechanic, District of Columbia National Guard, discuss daily tasks within the Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), June 5, 2024. A native of Washington, D.C, Pfc. Ray enlisted in the Army in 2022, motivated by the travel, connections and skills serving in the National Guard provides him. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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March 6, 2025 | 3:27

U.S. Army CH (COL) Vincent A. Cummings, Command Chaplain for the D.C. National Guard presents Motivational Monday Minute to encourage and inspire. Whether full or part-time, each Soldier & Airman has a role to play, in being a Capital Guardian. As Command Chaplain, he's a shepherd multiplier, who develops spiritual readiness. Each episode is a step in that journey…together…as Capital Guardians! (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)