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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason M. Melton, PA superintendent, Headquarters District of Columbia Air National Guard (HQ/DCANG-PA), and Dr. Christine Going, senior advisor for the VA's Food Security Office, stand for a photograph during a ceremony at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 20, 2024. Recently, Dr. Going was recognized with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for her support to the organization. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support Citizen Airmen and Soldiers through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

250527-F-PL327-2002.JPG Photo By: Master Sgt. Arthur Wright

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason M. Melton, PA superintendent, Headquarters District of Columbia Air National Guard (HQ/DCANG-PA), and Dr. Christine Going, senior advisor for the VA's Food Security Office, stand for a photograph during a ceremony at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 20, 2024. Recently, Dr. Going was recognized with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for her support to the organization. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support Citizen Airmen and Soldiers through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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Alabama National Guard supports JTF -DC patrols

113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard

Oct. 9, 2025 | 0:49

U.S. Soldiers from the Alabama Army National Guard arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to support the Joint Task Force–District of Columbia’s security mission in Southeast D.C. with foot patrols and medic support. 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. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)