News Release

4th of July Message
July 2, 2021 — Capital Guardians: As we observe our Nation’s 245th birthday, let us be proud of what this day means to us. On July 4, 1776, Congress declared that America was a united, free, and independent land. We are humbled in remembering the many courageous men and women who preserve, protect, and expand these liberties. We ensure the words, the ideas and the principles of the Declaration of Independence will never fade... MORE

Virtual 2021 African Land Forces Summit strengthens relationships between U.S. and African partners
May 24, 2021 — Interim Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, Adjutant General U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, and other senior leaders in the D.C. National Guard participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021. The purpose of the annual event, organized this year by... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, interim commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Aaron Dean, adjutant general, D.C. National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Baron Mason, director, State Partnership Program; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Brooks, senior enlisted leader participated virtually in the 2021 African Land Forces Summit, May 19, 2021.

Major General McCandless Named Interim D.C. National Guard Commanding General
April 25, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Major General Sherrie L. McCandless assumed her duties as interim Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard today, a position that she will fill until President Biden appoints a successor... MORE

D.C. National Guard Activated to Support Local Law Enforcement in Preparation for Potential First Amendment Demonstrations
April 19, 2021 — The District of Columbia National Guard is activating approximately 250 personnel to support local law enforcement in response to potential First Amendment demonstrations.On behalf of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, Director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, has requested D.C... MORE

D.C. National Guard Deploys Immediate Reaction Force
April 2, 2021 — The DC National Guard activated an Immediate Response Force (IRF) composed of National Guard soldiers and airmen to the Capitol complex this afternoon at the request of the U.S. Capitol Police. Due to operational security, we cannot discuss further details regarding the IRF. No National Guard members were injured in the incident at the... MORE

STATEMENT: NATIONAL GUARD ARMING & DESIGNATED REST
January 13, 2021 — WASHINGTON – We received numerous inquiries today about National Guardsmen being armed and photographs of Guardsmen resting during shifts. We hope to answer your questions with the following statements.(National Guardsmen at rest) Being present is the first step in ensuring the safety of our citizens and our Nation's Capitol. The U.S. Capitol... MORE

District of Columbia National Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management for 57th anniversary of the March on Washington
August 27, 2020 — District of Columbia National Guard support federal and local agencies on Aug. 28 for the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington... MORE

D.C. National Guard members swear-in with Metropolitan Police Department

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