Fostering Joint Force Integration: D.C. National Guard Soldier Completes AF Senior NCO Academy

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Members of the District of Columbia National Guard undergo Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and the Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), at the D.C. Armory, Nov. 3, 2024. Coordinated by the D.C. Army National Guard Medical Detachment, these annual health exams for Guardsmen are held at the D.C. Armory and they ensure that all servicemembers meet the physical and medical requirements necessary for deployment and operational support.

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Fostering Joint Force Integration: D.C. National Guard Soldier Completes AF Senior NCO Academy

WASHINGTON - Members of the District of Columbia National Guard undergo Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and the Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), at the D.C. Armory, Nov. 3, 2024. Coordinated by the D.C. Army National Guard Medical Detachment, these annual health exams for Guardsmen are held at the D.C. Armory and they ensure that all servicemembers meet the physical and medical requirements necessary for deployment and operational support. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ayan Sheikh)

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D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message

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Dec. 15, 2025 | 3:29

Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard; Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader; and their spouses deliver a holiday message emphasizing gratitude for service, readiness, and family sacrifice to the D.C. National Guard and Joint Task Force - District of Columbia. This holiday season, they encourage the entire force to focus on connection, gratitude, achievements, and progress. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)