D.C. National Guard Commanding General Retires

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, incoming commanding general (interim) for the D.C. National Guard, provides remarks during a combined change of command and retirement ceremony Aug. 9, 2025, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Blanchard challenged the D.C. Guard members to strive beyond simply winning, urging them to embrace the mindset and habits of true champions.

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D.C. National Guard Commanding General Retires

WASHINGTON - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, incoming commanding general (interim) for the D.C. National Guard, provides remarks during a combined change of command and retirement ceremony Aug. 9, 2025, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Blanchard challenged the D.C. Guard members to strive beyond simply winning, urging them to embrace the mindset and habits of true champions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Noel Williams)

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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)