News Release

Investigation underway into D.C. National Guard Helicopter Flights
June 6, 2020 — The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on Monday June 1 is underway... MORE

Commanding General orders investigation into helicopter usage
June 3, 2020 — The District of Columbia National Guard is conducting an investigation into the June 1 low-flying maneuvers by its helicopters to ensure all involved complied with applicable procedures and safety regulations... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard mobilized
June 1, 2020 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard have mobilized in support of the District’s response to increasing protest threats across the city. The DCNG was federalized by the order of the President of the United States.Hundreds of Soldiers and Airmen are supporting U.S. Park Police, federal police and the... MORE

DCNG supports the 2020 State of the Union Address
February 7, 2020 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – District of Columbia National Guard members provided support to the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and other local and federal first responders during the State of the Union Address on Feb. 4, 2020. "The State of the Union Address is an opportunity for the Civil Support Team to work with its partners from the region,"... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard senior leaders release professional reading list
January 15, 2020 — With the start of a New Year, resolutions focused on professional development can be enhanced with the new District of Columbia National Guard’s Professional Reading List. Crafted by DCNG senior leaders and senior enlisted leadership, the list is a catalog of professional development tools designed to inform, inspire and educate Soldiers and Airmen of all ranks in the DCNG. ... MORE

Event set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Black History and Women’s History Month
January 15, 2020 — To commemorate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Black History and Women’s History Month there will be a celebration open to all District of Columbia National Guard members. The event will be held at the National Museum of African American History & Culture Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m... MORE

2019 milestone year for District of Columbia National Guard’s Capital Guardians
December 30, 2019 — The world is preparing to ring in the New Year and welcome in 2020. As 2019 comes to a close, it proved to be a year full of training, exercises and new leadership for the District of Columbia National Guard. Check out a summary of 2019 accomplishments and milestones pulled together from Public Affairs coverage... MORE

Two District of Columbia Air National Guard F-16’s from the 113th Wing fly high over the Washington Nationals victory parade in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, 2019. The District of Columbia National Guard also provided military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance to aid District officials with the Nationals’ World Series parade.

District of Columbia National Guard Armory fosters bi-national engagement
December 20, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard’s Armory hums with activity, and two countries were brought together on the Armory’s drill floor Dec. 11.As part of a French Delegation visit, static displays manned by members of the 372nd Military Police Battalion and 33rd Civil Support Team educated visitors on the DCNG crowd control and civil support... MORE

Members of the 33rd Civil Support Team brief Maj. Gen. Olivier Kim, Chief of the French Gendarmerie Reserves Command, at the District of Columbia National Guard’s Armory Dec. 11.

Completion ceremony graduates Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy cadets
December 13, 2019 — Cadets from the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy, or CGYCA, have something to celebrate. 49 members of the program graduated in a completion ceremony at the District of Columbia National Guard’s Armory Dec. 10... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard leadership and cadets from Class 53 District of Columbia National Guard Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy celebrate their graduation at the DCNG Armory Dec. 10. (Photo by Sgt. John Stephens, District of Columbia Army National Guard 715th Public Affairs Detachment)

Ceremony honors District of Columbia National Guard award winners
December 8, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard recognized excellence during its annual awards and decorations ceremony today at the D.C. National Guard Armory.The ceremony’s theme is “Once a Capital Guardian, Always a Capital Guardian” and included a joint color guard, ceremonial marching elements from the D.C. Army and Air National Guard as well as... MORE

Members of the 257th Army Band, District of Columbia National Guard, march during the Annual Awards and Decorations Ceremony on December 8, 2019 at the DCNG Armory, Washington, D.C. The ceremony included a ‘pass and review’ marching element and presentation of awards and year-end review video. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrone Williams/Released)