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Amtrak Police, National Guard Support Public Safety Operations at Union Station
January 20, 2026 — A coordinated response between the Amtrak Police Department and National Guard members supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission led to the swift identification of a shoplifting suspect at Union Station on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025. The incident began when Amtrak Police received a report of a shoplifting in progress at a Walgreens located in the station’s food court. Store employees reported that an individual wearing a red hoodie and gray jacket had taken merchandise and fled toward the Metro gates...

Mic'd Up with Lt. Col. Nowlin
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Nowlin, a Guardsman supporting Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, goes mic’d up while visiting Soldiers and Airmen serving across the District, Jan. 9, 2026. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission supports public safety through a visible presence, disciplined coordination, and close partnership with local and federal agencies to help ensure the nation’s capital remains safe and secure for residents, commuters and visitors. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)...

JTF–DC Airmen Recognized for their Efforts
January 15, 2026 — WASHINGTON — Four Air National Guard members assigned to the 113th Security Forces Squadron were formally recognized for their bravery and decisive action during a violent incident on the National Mall, receiving the newly established U.S. Parkland Award for Outstanding Service and Interagency Partnership during the Department of the Interior Winter Ceremony at the Interior Library, Jan. 9, 2026. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Bowden, Staff Sgt. Hector J. Amaya, Staff Sgt. Ethan [last name withheld], and Tech. Sgt. Dylan D. Chadbourne, assigned to the 113th Wing, were honored for their actions during an incident Aug. 15, 2025, in which a U.S. Park Police officer was assaulted while pursuing a violent suspect...

Last stand for RFK Memorial Stadium
January 15, 2026 — WASHINGTON – Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. is fading into history with demolition nearing completion on the landmark that hosted the NFL Washington Redskins, two MLB teams, Olympic soccer, and many other sports and public events. Lesser-known parts of RFK’s history interweave with the D.C. National Guard and the D.C. Armory...

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. ...