News Release

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

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

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.