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

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard, engages with South Carolina National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia at McPherson Square Metro station in Washington, D.C., on August 23, 2025. Approximately 2,200 National Guard service members comprise JTF-DC to support the DC Safe and Beautiful Taskforce. These National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, perimeter control, logistics and communications in support of law enforcement.

250823-F-PL327-3962.JPG Photo By: Master Sgt. Arthur Wright

WASHINGTON - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard, engages with South Carolina National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia at McPherson Square Metro station in Washington, D.C., on August 23, 2025. Approximately 2,200 National Guard service members comprise JTF-DC to support the DC Safe and Beautiful Taskforce. These National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, perimeter control, logistics and communications in support of law enforcement. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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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)