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Special Operations Forces (SOF) SMEE: U.S. and Canadian Special Forces Forge Partnerships in Jamaica
April 7, 2024 — Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard joined forces with elite units from the U.S. and Canada for a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE). The collaboration with SOF counterparts from the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, and Trinidad and Tobago, marked a significant milestone in international military cooperation amid the backdrop of Tropical Dagger... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Michael Humphrise and U.S. Army Maj. Bill Seskey receive an island tour by plane Feb. 21, 2024. Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard joined forces with elite units from the U.S. and Canada for a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE).

National Guard night at Nationals Park 2024
April 6, 2024 — The Washington Nationals honored members of the National Guard during National Guard Night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 5, 2024. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were featured in the pregame ceremonies to honor their military service. The District of Columbia National Guard provides trained, ready and resilient joint forces for multi-domain operations globally for the U.S. Army and Air Force, and locally in the District... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Invisible scars and dismantling a culture of sexual violence
April 1, 2024 — Amanda Dunsford, Victim Advocate Coordinator, District of Columbia National Guard, provides an op-ed on the active role members play in sexual assault prevention and intervention this month and year-round... MORE

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we bring awareness to sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, sexual abuse, stalking, hazing, sexual harassment, intervention, prevention, and being committed to being an active by standard. This year's DoD's theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate." The campaign underlines eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment by working together to build a respectful culture for all. And the critical roles in strengthening command climate by engaging in behaviors that protect others.

Cupcakes and Conversations offers engagement, vision boards and next steps for the future
March 25, 2024 — The CGYCA's Cupcakes and Conversations provides a space for one-on-one engagements with prominent civic leaders and professionals... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Winborne, senior enlisted leader, 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and Johnnie Scott-Rice, chairperson, National Congress of Black Women, serve as guest speakers for the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy’s monthly Cupcakes and Conversations, March 21, 2024. Cupcakes and Conversations provides a space for one-on-one engagements with prominent civic leaders and professionals.

Beyond the Table: Making the most of National Nutrition Month
March 18, 2024 — March marks National Nutrition Month, a time when individuals across the nation are encouraged to focus on making more informed food choices and developing healthier eating and physical activity habits... MORE

A member of the District of Columbia National Guard is served lunch at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Feb. 3, 2024. March marks National Nutrition Month, a time when individuals across the nation are encouraged to focus on making more informed food choices and developing healthier eating and physical activity habits.

‘The President’s CST’ for a reason: 33rd WMD-CST supports 2024 SOTUA
March 14, 2024 — In addition to supporting high-profile events, including the State of the Union Address, United Nations Summits, and Super Bowl LVII, WMD-CSTs train with their military counterparts and federal authorities steadily... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Keith Hapenney, commander, 33rd WMD-CST, speaks with interagency partners in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024. The 33rd WMD-CST was strategically positioned to respond effectively with D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units.

Serving with Intention: D.C. National Guard’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) expands
March 4, 2024 — 1st Lt. Nick Harrison, D.C. National Guard, received his official legal certification following the completion of the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School's Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024. He will serve within the D.C. National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (DCNG OSJA)... MORE

1st Lt. Nick Harrison, stands for a photograph with Maj. Gen. Alison C. Martin, Commanding General/Commandant, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, following his completion of the 222nd Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024. Initially enlisting in 2000, 1st Lt. Harrison calls the military the cornerstone of his personal and professional development. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School)

CW4 Aguon selected as next Command Chief Warrant Officer of the District of Columbia National Guard
March 1, 2024 — CW4 Bernard L. Aguon will assume the duties of the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. Army National Guard April,14, 2024. CW4 Aguon comes from the Guam National Guard, serving on Title 10 in the Army National Guard Directorate (G1). A veteran of 33 years and Guam native, he will serve as the sixth Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. National Guard. Most recently, he served as the Senior Personnel Advisor assigned to the Human Resource Information Systems Division, National Guard Bureau... MORE

CW4 Bernard L. Aguon poses for an official command photograph, March 1, 2024. CW4 Aguon will assume the duties of the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the D.C. Army National Guard, April 14, 2024.

District Dustoff bolsters partnership with local Urban Search & Rescue
February 27, 2024 — Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV... MORE

Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV.

1946th Financial Management Support Detachment returns from Kosovo
February 23, 2024 — Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment returned from a nine-month deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, providing financial management support to Kosovo Forces assigned to the NATO peacekeeping mission. They were responsible for currency disbursements, contract vendor payments, and payroll for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members in the Balkans Theater... MORE

Soldiers with the 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, District of Columbia National Guard, are greeted by family, friends, senior leadership and D.C. National Guard Family Programs reps at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 16, 2024. Guard members returned from a nine-month deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, providing financial management support to Kosovo Forces assigned to the NATO peacekeeping mission.