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Capital Guardians join State Partnership Program allies for annual planning
August 7, 2023 — Six members of the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) joined their Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) counterparts June 27-28 in Kingston, Jamaica to hold the annual JDF-DCNG planning meeting for the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program (SPP), administered by the National Guard Bureau... MORE

U.S. Army and Air Force subject matter experts with the District of Columbia National Guard joined their Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) counterparts June 27-28 in Kingston, Jamaica to hold the annual JDF-DCNG planning meeting for the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program (SPP), administered by the National Guard Bureau. The two organizations have been conducting military engagements, including subject matter expert exchanges, key leader engagements and familiarization visits since the partnership began in 1999.

New State Inspector General on board with the D.C. National Guard
May 15, 2023 — The state inspector general position for D.C. National Guard (DCNG) was filled in the spring of 2023 after more than one year vacant. The DCNG hired Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Mayo, a New York native and active-duty officer who served in multiple leadership positions at the squadron, direct reporting unit, and staff levels. The role of the IG and staff is to determine and report on the economy, efficiency, discipline, morale, esprit de corps, readiness, and resources of the command... MORE

DC National Guard Best Warrior Competition 2023
April 24, 2023 — Four soldiers from the District of Columbia Army National Guard competed at the state level Best Warrior Competition from April 21-23 at Camp Dawson, WV... MORE

Operation Fertile Keynote at JBA
March 30, 2023 — The 113th Wing and the Civil Air Patrol joined forces for their monthly exercise, Operation Fertile Keynote, March 30, 2023... MORE

Joint Base Andrews mission partners conduct monthly exercise

Command Senior Enlisted Leader Townhall
March 6, 2023 — WASHINGTON - The D.C. National Guard command senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, met with the full-time enlisted Soldiers to deliver his 120-day assessment, and discuss priorities and key concerns with the force... MORE

The D.C. National Guard command senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, met with the full-time enlisted Soldiers to deliver his 120-day assessment, and discuss priorities and key concerns with the force.

2022 Holiday message from DCNG Commanding General and Command Senior Enlisted Leader
December 25, 2022 — WASHINGTON - Season's Greetings, Soldiers and Airmen of the District of Columbia National Guard: As we wrap up another busy and successful year, we want to take a moment to wish you a safe holiday season full of warmth and cheer with your friends and families... MORE

Season's Greetings, Soldiers and Airmen of the District of Columbia National Guard:
As we wrap up another busy and successful year, we want to take a moment to wish you a safe holiday season full of warmth and cheer with your friends and families.
We recognize how hard this team works – from the Soldiers and Airmen who carry out the mission full-time, to our citizen Guard members, and our outstanding civilian staff members…
We thank you.

To Soldiers and Airman of the National Guard
December 18, 2022 — MORE

Capital Guardian gives back
December 14, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Tis the season of giving, but D.C. Army National Guard Soldier, Spc. Collin Archer of the 273rd Military Police Company, makes it his mission to give back year-round... MORE

Spc. Collin Archer updates X-Box videogame software while off duty at the USO located in the D.C. National Guard Armory November 17, 2022. The D.C. Army National Guard Soldier volunteers approximately 20 hours per week of his free time at Family Readiness Center, USO and other units located in the Armory. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Jason M. Melton)

D.C. National Guard activates approximately 200 personnel to support the District during the Africa Leaders Summit
December 12, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Today, the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) has activated approximately two hundred personnel to support the District during the Africa Leaders Summit this week... MORE

Capital Guardians get new top enlisted leader
November 15, 2022 — WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) has a new senior enlisted leader as of Nov. 8 when Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith Jr. assumed responsibility of state command sergeant major... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith Jr. settles into his new position as state command sergeant major and senior enlisted leader of the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) Nov. 14, 2022. Smith comes to the DCNG from Virginia National Guard where he served as state command sergeant major and senior enlisted advisor to the assistant adjutant general there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason M. Melton)