Integrated Resilience Operations (IRO): Pillars of mental, spiritual, physical, and social resilience
April 10, 2024
From left, Mr. Joseph Althoff, Integrated Primary Prevention Manager; Mr. Jason Dickson, DCANG Prevention Coordinator, Ms. Juliann Bryant, DCANG Prevention Analyst, and Mr. Karlus Madison, DCARNG Prevention Analyst, stand for a photograph following a meeting at Joint Base Andrews, April 5, 2024. The District of Columbia National Guard's Integrated Resilience Operations (IRO) program equips the organization with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources required to continually assess and adjust mitigation plans for unit commanders and senior leaders of the D.C. National Guard geared toward identifying where the organization succeeds and where there's challenges.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) SMEE: U.S. and Canadian Special Forces Forge Partnerships in Jamaica
April 7, 2024
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Humphrise and U.S. Army Maj. Bill Seskey receive an island tour by plane Feb. 21, 2024.  Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard joined forces with elite units from the U.S. and Canada for a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE).

National Guard night at Nationals Park 2024
April 6, 2024

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Invisible scars and dismantling a culture of sexual violence
April 1, 2024
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we bring awareness to sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, sexual abuse, stalking, hazing, sexual harassment, intervention, prevention, and being committed to being an active by standard. This year's DoD's theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate." The campaign underlines eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment by working together to build a respectful culture for all. And the critical roles in strengthening command climate by engaging in behaviors that protect others.

Cupcakes and Conversations offers engagement, vision boards and next steps for the future
March 25, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Winborne, senior enlisted leader, 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and Johnnie Scott-Rice, chairperson, National Congress of Black Women, serve as guest speakers for the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy’s monthly Cupcakes and Conversations, March 21, 2024.  Cupcakes and Conversations provides a space for one-on-one engagements with prominent civic leaders and professionals.

Beyond the Table: Making the most of National Nutrition Month
March 18, 2024
A member of the District of Columbia National Guard is served lunch at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Feb. 3, 2024.  March marks National Nutrition Month, a time when individuals across the nation are encouraged to focus on making more informed food choices and developing healthier eating and physical activity habits.

‘The President’s CST’ for a reason: 33rd WMD-CST supports 2024 SOTUA
March 14, 2024
U.S. Army Maj. Keith Hapenney, commander, 33rd WMD-CST, speaks with interagency partners in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024.  The 33rd WMD-CST was strategically positioned to respond effectively with D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units.

Serving with Intention: D.C. National Guard’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) expands
March 4, 2024
1st Lt. Nick Harrison, stands for a photograph with Maj. Gen. Alison C. Martin, Commanding General/Commandant, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, following his completion of the 222nd Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024.  Initially enlisting in 2000, 1st Lt. Harrison calls the military the cornerstone of his personal and professional development.  (U.S. Army photo courtesy of U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School)

CW4 Aguon selected as next Command Chief Warrant Officer of the District of Columbia National Guard
March 1, 2024
CW4 Bernard L. Aguon poses for an official command photograph, March 1, 2024.  CW4 Aguon will assume the duties of the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. Army National Guard, April 14, 2024.

District Dustoff bolsters partnership with local Urban Search & Rescue
February 27, 2024
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV.

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