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Like Daughter, Like Mother - Unexpected Soldier Duo Take to the Nation’s Capital to Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 18, 2025 — LaQuease and Kimahri Roseboro are in different units, but their military paths crossed at the Presidential Inauguration. The mother-daughter duo's tradition of military milestones continued in 2025, with both Roseboros supporting the inauguration as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia's (JTF-DC) efforts in January. ... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers discuss information related to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

D.C. National Guard generator mechanic serves as a connector for both mission and people
August 6, 2024 — Generator mechanics are critical to the 104th Maintenance Company’s mission because so because much of the external training and missions conducted by the company runs on generator power. Furthermore, generators must be fully mission capable 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. James Ray, generator mechanic, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Bellamy, Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) 3 supervisor, District of Columbia National Guard, perform an inspection on a generator within the Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), June 5, 2024. A native of Washington, D.C, Pfc. Ray enlisted in the Army in 2022, motivated by the travel, connections and skills serving in the National Guard provides him.

Hamilton summer concert series highlights District of Columbia National Guard’s historic roots
August 23, 2019 — Founded in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson, the District of Columbia National Guard honored its heritage through their 257th Army Band’s 2019 summer concert series, “Of the People, For the People.”... MORE

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s 257th Army Band perform at River Mill Park in Occoquan, Va., during their 2019 summer concert series, “Of the People, For the People” Aug. 10. (Courtesy Photo)