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MacDonald Named Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Commander
September 14, 2018 — Col. Keith G. MacDonald has been named as the next commander for the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and will assume command on Sept. 15. He is currently the Vice Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

The best of the best sit to protect MLB All-Star Game
July 20, 2018 — Nationals Park rumbled with thunderous applause and fanatic attendees cheered with excitement as the 2018 MLB All-Star game got underway. Attendees, who were not already, were asked to stand. A quiet still replaced the cheering. Honor replaced excitement. The national anthem played and the colors of the nation were presented.While most everyone... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard supports civil authorities during Independence Day celebration
July 4, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard will support local authorities during the July 4 celebration activities, in and around the National Mall area.Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the D.C. National Guard will support the D.C. Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit... MORE

District of Columbia Army National Guard rolls along under new leadership
June 19, 2018 — In a series of ceremonies filled with tradition and history, the District of Columbia Army National Guard's Land Component Command welcomed its new leaders on June 10, at the D.C. National Guard Armory.Col. Robert K. Ryan, commander, Multi-agency Augmentation Command, DCARNG and Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance A. Smith, command sergeant major, 74th... MORE

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Class 50 completes residential phase
June 15, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard's Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy will hold its completion ceremony for the cadets of Class 50 at the D.C. National Guard Armory, June 16, 2018 at 10 a.m.WHAT: Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe graduationWHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16WHERE: District of Columbia National Guard Armory, 2001 East... MORE

Army Secretary Mark T. Esper returns to the D.C. National Guard as military ball guest speaker
May 9, 2018 — Dr. Mark T. Esper, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Army, was the guest speaker at the District of Columbia National Guard's Military Ball, May 5, 2018 at the D.C. National Guard Armory.This was not his first visit to the DCNG Armory. After spending a decade as an active duty, Army officer, Esper served in both the Guard and Army Reserve. Of note, he... MORE

D.C. Department of Human Resources announces hiring event for D.C. veterans
March 27, 2018 — All veterans and spouses are invited to attend the D.C. Hires Vets job fair on the drill floor of the D.C. National Guard Armory April 4, 2018.EVENT: DC Hires VetsDATE: April 4, 2018TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.LOCATION: D.C. National Guard Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C., 20003REGISTRATION: Free of charge. Go to Eventbrite to... MORE

D.C. Militia MWR and Unity Thunder Car Clup presents 9th Annual Car Show
March 24, 2018 — "The DC Militia MWR and the Unity Thunder Car Club presents its 9th Annual Custom, Classic, and Street Rod Car Show this weekend at the D.C. National Guard Armory.Show dates are March 23-25. Proceeds help benefit our Veterans and Veteran Service Organizations.For more information, please contact Mike McKelvin (202) 327-1881, Stan Peoples (301)... MORE

D.C. National Guard supports local authorities during March for Our Lives demonstration
March 24, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard will support local authorities during the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C., today. At the request of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the D.C. National Guard will be supporting the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard celebrates 2018 as Year of the Warrant Officer
March 9, 2018 — The District of Columbia National Guard held a warrant officer reception in the Commanding General's Conference Room of the D.C. National Guard Armory Feb 27, 2018.The purpose of the reception was to celebrate 2018 as the year of the warrant officer.Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael R. Jewett, command chief warrant officer, DCNG and members of the... MORE