National Guard provides crucial support for Army's 250th birthday celebration

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More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events. Additionally, four members of the DC National Guard’s 257th Army Band performed with the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band in the parade, representing the National Guard at a special request.

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National Guard provides crucial support for Army's 250th birthday celebration

WASHINGTON - More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events. Additionally, four members of the DC National Guard’s 257th Army Band performed with the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band in the parade, representing the National Guard at a special request. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)

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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)