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Serving Side by Side: Parent and Child Teams Support D.C. Safe Mission
January 15, 2026 — WASHINGTON – U.S. Army combinations of the parent and child patrol the streets of the District of Columbia while maintaining readiness and their family relationship — both wearing the same uniform, supporting the same mission, in the same city of Washington, D.C...

The Heart of the D.C. National Guard Retires After 40 Years of Military and Civilian Service
January 14, 2026 — WASHINGTON — Every morning, she greeted Capital Guardians the same way: with a smile, a hug, and a warm “Come here, baby.” For decades, Sylvia “Mama” Lynch has been the comforting and guiding presence for generations of service members, their families, and the youth of the D.C. National Guard (DCNG). On January 10, at the Military Women’s Memorial, Lynch officially retired, closing a career that spanned more than 40 years, from uniformed service to civilian servant-leadership. The event room was packed with family, colleagues, former mentees, and leaders, all there to celebrate the woman many consider the heart of the organization...

Making a Difference: Guardsmen Serve the Nation’s Capital
January 9, 2026 — WASHINGTON — For Soldiers and Airmen supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, service in the Nation’s Capital has become more than a duty; it has become an opportunity to strengthen public trust, support civil authorities and gain real-world experience while protecting the community they serve...

Soldier Assists Injured Driver After Rollover Crash
January 9, 2026 — WASHINGTON - U.S. Army Spc. Chris Zobo, a combat medic assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, rendered lifesaving aid to an injured driver following a rollover crash along Interstate 275 northbound near Exit 4 in Washington, D.C...

Air National Guard captain delivers baby in hospital parking lot
January 9, 2026 — WASHINGTON —An Air National Guard medical officer supporting operations in the Nation’s Capital delivered a baby in the front seat of a car just outside a hospital emergency room days before Christmas, turning a routine evening into an unexpected life-saving moment and underscoring how service members support the community in ways that often extend beyond their assigned mission...

Legal Readiness 101: District of Columbia National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
January 5, 2026 — Being legally prepared is just as important as being medically and physically ready! Taking proactive steps to get your legal affairs in order means you can focus on your mission with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family is secure and your personal wishes are protected. To bolster military readiness, the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) presents "Legal Readiness 101." The goal of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is to help Guardsmen achieve legal readiness. Services are completely free and confidential for eligible service members. Legal assistance is available from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the D.C. Armory drill floor on the 1st and 15th of each month. See the QR codes in the video to learn more. ...

D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission: 2025 Year in Review
December 28, 2025 — The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission underscores the dedication of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to work alongside federal, state and local partners. Joint Task Force - District of Columbia strengthens public safety through presence, partnership and trust while supporting communities, honoring service and standing ready to respond...

33rd WMD-CST Joins MedStar Health SiTEL for Emergency Medical Training
December 26, 2025 — The D.C. National Guard (DCNG) offered a first-of-its-kind training exercise designed to strengthen emergency medical response in hazardous environments. The simulation brought together members of the Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), as well as area medical students and physicians, for a day of intensive drills at a state-of-the-art simulation facility...

JTF-DC Commander Delivers Holiday Message to the Force
December 20, 2025 — U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, Joint Task Force - District of Columbia commander, delivers a holiday message to Guardsmen supporting the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. The message highlights unwavering service, reinforced mission readiness, and dedication to duty. Additionally, the task force also extends heartfelt words of encouragement to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, and the families of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and the West Virginia National Guard...

D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message
December 14, 2025 — Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard; Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader; and their spouses deliver a holiday message emphasizing gratitude for service, readiness, and family sacrifice to the D.C. National Guard and Joint Task Force - District of Columbia. This holiday season, they encourage the entire force to focus on connection, gratitude, achievements, and progress...