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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

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)

Awards and Decorations Ceremony recognizes excellence
December 5, 2019 — WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia National Guard is set to recognize excellence during its annual awards and decorations ceremony starting at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 8 at the D.C. National Guard Armory.The ceremony’s theme is “Once a Capital Guardian, Always a Capital Guardian” and includes a joint color guard, ceremonial marching elements from the D.C... MORE

DCNG supports veteran, spouse employment event
November 6, 2019 — To commemorate and honor Veterans Day, the District of Columbia National Guard, DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) partnered to facilitate the 3rd annual DC Hires Vets Employment Expo. The event will be held at the DCNG Armory Nov. 15 from 10 a.m... MORE

To commemorate and honor Veterans Day, the District of Columbia National Guard, DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) is hosting and facilitating the 3rd annual DC Hires Vets Employment Expo Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

DCNG supports Washington National's parade
November 6, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard supported the Washington National's World Series victory parade with an F-16 fighter aircraft flyover, military band performances and Civil Support Team assistance Nov. 2.The District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Fighter Wing is kicked-off the parade with an F-16 fighter aircraft flyover.The 257th... MORE

CST supports World Series, Marine Corps Marathon
October 31, 2019 — In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team provided District officials support during the historic 2019 Major League Baseball World Series games at the National’s Stadium Oct. 25-27.With augmentation from Kentucky and Maryland’s CST teams, the 33rd CST worked around the... MORE

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team take time to celebrate the National’s victory over the Houston Astros. In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the 33rd CST provided District officials support during the historic 2019 Major League Baseball World Series games at the National’s Stadium Oct. 25-27.

Suicide Prevention: Small Steps will Save Lives
September 23, 2019 — The District of Columbia National Guard focused on suicide prevention at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event Sept. 18. With a theme of Small Steps Save Lives, the event focused on educating members of the DCNG on safety precautions service members and their families can take to reduce the risk of suicide. ... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard’s Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Brooks discusses his struggles in life during the DCNG’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event Sept. 18. He encouraged the DCNG to really listen to people who need to talk about life’s challenges.