D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Attends SAMHSA Conference to Explore the Successes of Prevention and Inspiring Action

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Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force, specifically the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) team, attend the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 21st Prevention Day, Feb. 3, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. The event brought together over 4,000 prevention practitioners, advocates, scientists, leaders, and consumers nationwide for a pivotal day focused on advancing substance use prevention.

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D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Attends SAMHSA Conference to Explore the Successes of Prevention and Inspiring Action

WASHINGTON - Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force, specifically the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) team, attend the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 21st Prevention Day, Feb. 3, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. The event brought together over 4,000 prevention practitioners, advocates, scientists, leaders, and consumers nationwide for a pivotal day focused on advancing substance use prevention. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Noel Williams)

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

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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)