Guard members from six states, D.C. on duty in Washington in support of local, fed authorities

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U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Gurniak, Strategic Planner with the Joint Staff, briefs a joint group of officers and senior enlisted service members at the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2025. The discussion focused on increasing National Guard presence in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Gurniak, Strategic Planner with the Joint Staff, briefs a joint group of officers and senior enlisted service members at the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2025. The discussion focused on increasing National Guard presence in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. jose Rolando Garcia)

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Task Force Beautification cleans sites in DC

113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard

Aug. 25, 2025 | 0:38

U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – District of Columbia participate in cleanup of littered sites around areas in D.C. designated by city and federal partners during late August, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission Task Force 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 and Master Sgt. Amber Monio)