District of Columbia National Guard Honors Legacy of Service with First Muster Ceremony
October 30, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard celebrated the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The event consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Importance of Staying Vigilant and Maintaining Strong Cyber Hygiene
October 23, 2024
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Francisco Fuentes, Cybersecurity Operations Branch Chief and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within the D.C. National Guard, encourages individuals and the entire organization to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure all service members and civilians have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
‘Connect to Protect’ during National Depression Education & Awareness Month
October 18, 2024
During October, we recognize National Depression Education & Awareness Month to educate the force on the symptoms and treatment options for depression. Year-round awareness of connection and belonging is also very important as a preventive measure to help combat and reduce mental health concerns such as depression or suicide within the military.
National Guard Father and Son Conquer Air Assault School Together
October 16, 2024
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Devine, second from left, and his son, Pfc. Isaiah Castellanos, fourth from left, stand for a photograph with members of the District of Columbia National Guard following the completion of Air Assault School at Fort Moore, Ga., on Sept. 20, 2024. Upon completion of Air Assault School each soldier is able to perform skills required to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support mission objectives.
Junior Leaders Course (JLC): Empowering the next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks
October 10, 2024
Participants in the District of Columbia Army National Guard’s Junior Leaders Course participate in a field training exercise (FTX) at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, on Sept. 25, 2024. This was the DCARNG’s second Junior Leaders Course and was established to grow and empower the DCANG’s next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks.
Celebrating 25 Years of Strategic Partnership: D.C. National Guard and Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) Commemorate Milestone
October 6, 2024
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), D.C. National Guard, welcomes Brigadier Markland Lloyd, Force Executive Officer (FXO), Jamaica Defence Force; Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Michael Moulton, Force Sergeant Major (FSM), and Brigadier Ricardo Blidgen, Brigade Commander for the Jamaican National Reserve (JNR) during the Commanding General’s Reception at the D.C. Armory, Oct. 5, 2024. The reception honored a 25-year State Partnership Program pairing and was attended by current and former State Partnership Program directors, the Embassy of Jamaica, city government and others who contributed to the quarter-century milestone.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie on Heritage and Heart
October 2, 2024
A proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie’s journey in the military has been marked by key leadership roles, from commanding battalion and company units to serving as the Deputy Director of the Army National Guard. For Hispanic Heritage Month, he reflects on his heritage, the values that shape his leadership, and the critical role of diversity in the military.
One Unit’s Journey: Bike Riding as a Path to Wellness and Unit Cohesion
September 24, 2024
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Combined Support Maintenance Shop set off on their weekly 10–25-mile bike ride from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Aug. 16, 2024. The rides, which promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and team cohesion, take participants through the D.C. area and help maintain mission readiness.
District of Columbia National Guard Supports the District’s First Public Safety Job Fair
September 21, 2024
Nearly 2,900 people registered for the District's first-ever Public Safety Job Fair at the D.C. Armory, in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 20, 2024. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah joined eight public safety agencies and the D.C. National Guard to recruit for a variety of critical positions. The event, offering competitive salaries and career growth opportunities, highlighted the Bowser administration's commitment to creating pathways to the middle class for District residents.
D.C. National Guard Commanding General takes to the sky in F-16 during familiarization flight
September 20, 2024
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