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CW5 Bernard L. Aguon is the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the District of Columbia Army National Guard. He is the top Army Warrant Officer advisor to the D.C. National Guard’s Commanding General, the Adjutant General, and Land Component Commander.

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Official photo of Brig. Gen. Matt “Pitch” McDonough, commander, 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partnered with the DEA and Metropolitan Police Department for National Prescription Take Back Day at multiple locations in Washington, D.C., on October 26, 2024. Take Back Day encouraged community members to prevent medication misuse by clearing out their medicine cabinets. By participating, the DC National Guard aimed to foster a healthier, drug-free environment for all.

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partnered with the DEA and Metropolitan Police Department for National Prescription Take Back Day at multiple locations in Washington, D.C., on October 26, 2024. Take Back Day encouraged community members to prevent medication misuse by clearing out their medicine cabinets. By participating, the DC National Guard aimed to foster a healthier, drug-free environment for all.

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Community Outreach Unit to host a Plant the Promise event at Center City Public Charter School's Brightwood Campus, October 29, 2024. The event encouraged students to commit to a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. By participating, the DC National Guard aims to inspire youth to make healthy choices and build a drug-free future.

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Community Outreach Unit to host a Plant the Promise event at Center City Public Charter School's Brightwood Campus, October 29, 2024. The event encouraged students to commit to a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. By participating, the DC National Guard aims to inspire youth to make healthy choices and build a drug-free future.

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Community Outreach Unit to host a Plant the Promise event at Center City Public Charter School's Brightwood Campus, October 29, 2024. The event encouraged students to commit to a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. By participating, the DC National Guard aims to inspire youth to make healthy choices and build a drug-free future.

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The DC National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Community Outreach Unit to host a Plant the Promise event at Center City Public Charter School's Brightwood Campus, October 29, 2024. The event encouraged students to commit to a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. By participating, the DC National Guard aims to inspire youth to make healthy choices and build a drug-free future.

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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard aviation command land a UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter during a Veterans Day commemoration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2024. The event, designed to honor retired service members, allowed veterans to connect with D.C. National Guard aviators, their mission and capabilities.

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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard aviation command land a UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter during a Veterans Day commemoration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2024. The event, designed to honor retired service members, allowed veterans to connect with D.C. National Guard aviators, their mission and capabilities.

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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard aviation command land a UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter during a Veterans Day commemoration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2024. The event, designed to honor retired service members, allowed veterans to connect with D.C. National Guard aviators, their mission and capabilities.

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U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh receives his direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant during a commissioning ceremony at the D.C. Armory on Nov. 7, 2024. In 2016, Wardeh enlisted in the New York National Guard as an infantryman and transitioned to the D.C. National Guard as an officer candidate in 2021. He was selected through the Army Talent Innovation Program and now serves as a 26B Data Systems Engineer.

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U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh receives his direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant during a commissioning ceremony at the D.C. Armory on Nov. 7, 2024. In 2016, Wardeh enlisted in the New York National Guard as an infantryman and transitioned to the D.C. National Guard as an officer candidate in 2021. He was selected through the Army Talent Innovation Program and now serves as a 26B Data Systems Engineer.

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U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh receives his direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant during a commissioning ceremony at the D.C. Armory on Nov. 7, 2024. In 2016, Wardeh enlisted in the New York National Guard as an infantryman and transitioned to the D.C. National Guard as an officer candidate in 2021. He was selected through the Army Talent Innovation Program and now serves as a 26B Data Systems Engineer.

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U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh receives his direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant during a commissioning ceremony at the D.C. Armory on Nov. 7, 2024. In 2016, Wardeh enlisted in the New York National Guard as an infantryman and transitioned to the D.C. National Guard as an officer candidate in 2021. He was selected through the Army Talent Innovation Program and now serves as a 26B Data Systems Engineer.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lookingglass stands for a photograph with his daughters on April 22, 2022, before departing for a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lookingglass, crew chief and mechanic with the 213th Maintenance Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-40 aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 22, 2024. These inspections are crucial for ensuring the aircraft is mission-ready, identifying potential issues before takeoff, and maintaining the safety and reliability needed for every operation. The aircraft SSgt Lookingglass maintains provides world-class travel for members of the Executive Branch, Congress, Department of Defense, and high-ranking U.S. foreign dignitaries.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lookingglass, crew chief and mechanic with the 213th Maintenance Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-40 aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 22, 2024. These inspections are crucial for ensuring the aircraft is mission-ready, identifying potential issues before takeoff, and maintaining the safety and reliability needed for every operation. The aircraft SSgt Lookingglass maintains provides world-class travel for members of the Executive Branch, Congress, Department of Defense, and high-ranking U.S. foreign dignitaries.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lookingglass, crew chief and mechanic with the 213th Maintenance Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard, guides a KC-135 into a parking spot on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 1, 2022. After landing, the aircraft taxis to the ramp, where any required maintenance is performed. Staff Sgt. Lookingglass was an Airmen maintainer with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during that time.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lookingglass, crew chief and mechanic with the 213th Maintenance Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, stands for a photograph in front of a C-40 aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 22, 2024. These inspections are crucial for ensuring the aircraft is mission-ready, identifying potential issues before takeoff, and maintaining the safety and reliability needed for every operation. The aircraft SSgt Lookingglass maintains provides world-class travel for members of the Executive Branch, Congress, Department of Defense, and high-ranking U.S. foreign dignitaries.

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D.C. National Guard's "District Dustoff" tests aeromedical proficiency

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Nov. 8, 2023 | 0:42

Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard's aeromedical evacuation operation, Det 2 G Co 2/104th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) at Davison Army Airfield conduct hoist training, Nov. 8, 2023. Training scenarios are used to build proficiency and effectiveness to ensure members are ready to respond to emergency medical missions anywhere. The D.C. Army National Guard is the only dedicated military aeromedical evacuation unit in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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