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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matthew McDonough, commander of the 113th Air Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, left, presents the Legion of Merit medal to Chief Master Sgt. Sean. M. Larson during a change of responsibility ceremony transitioning the D.C. Command Chief Master Sgt. at the D.C. Armory in Washington, Nov. 9, 2025. Larson enlisted in the Air Force in 1986 and has held multiple high-profile assignments in active duty component, Iowa Air National Guard, and the D.C. Air National Guard.
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matthew McDonough, commander of the 113th Air Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, left, presents the Legion of Merit medal to Chief Master Sgt. Sean. M. Larson during a change of responsibility ceremony transitioning the D.C. Command Chief Master Sgt. at the D.C. Armory in Washington, Nov. 9, 2025. Larson enlisted in the Air Force in 1986 and has held multiple high-profile assignments in active duty component, Iowa Air National Guard, and the D.C. Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)


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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)
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