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D.C. National Guard Awards Minuteman Scholarship to High School Grads
July 25, 2025
A representative from Lawrence Dunbar High School receives a scholarship certificate on behalf of Brooklyn Payne, a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, during a Minuteman Scholarship ceremony at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2025. Payne received a three‑year scholarship to attend Howard University with plans to commission into the Medical Services Corps.
D.C. National Guard welcomes new Bilateral Affairs Officer to Jamaica
July 23, 2025
U.S. Army Capt. Chad Pickering, incoming Bilateral Affairs Officer (BAO), and U.S. Capt. Aaron Lies, outgoing BAO, speak with a Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) soldier at Moneague Training Camp, St. Ann, during the Caribbean Regional Training Camp 2025, held July 12-27 across Jamaica. The District of Columbia National Guard's (DCNG) partnership with Jamaica, facilitated by the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, promotes security cooperation through military engagements and interagency collaboration.
A Voice That Makes A Difference: The Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)
July 21, 2025
The District of Columbia National Guard's Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) annual fielding window is approaching. The DEOCS is a key tool for assessing unit morale, identifying risk factors, and guiding prevention efforts. This critical survey allows every member of our organization to provide confidential feedback on our command climate, trust in leadership, cohesion, and unit readiness. Results support the development of evidence-based action plans to improve workplace culture and mission effectiveness. And strong participation provides reliable data to help us address issues before they become barriers to readiness.
Why I Serve: D.C. National Guard Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Excels in Operational Relevance
July 16, 2025
U.S. Army Spc. Massan Signon, wheeled vehicle mechanic (91B) with the D.C. National Guard’s 104th Maintenance Company, stands for a photograph at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2025. Spc. Signon is part of a dedicated team that performs routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and recovery operations, which are vital for keeping the Army's vehicles operational and ready for deployment at a moment's notice. Their work directly impacts the ability to respond to missions.
113th Wing DCANG partners with Jamaica Defence Force at Cyber Shield 2025
July 10, 2025
Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the Adjutant General (TAG) for the D.C. National Guard, recognizes members of the 113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard and members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) during Cyber Shield 2025 at the Virginia National Guard's State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, VA, on June 11, 2025. Cyber Shield, the longest and largest Department of Defense cyber exercise sharpens skills, tests tactics, and strengthens collaboration in computer network defense measures and protecting our nation's critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats and cyber incident response.
'Awarenessgram': Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness Selfies
June 27, 2025
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard take an Awarenessgram at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on June 5, 2025. The District of Columbia National Guard’s Risk Reduction program has introduced suicide prevention selfies (Awarenessgram) as a tool to encourage those who may be unknowingly or knowingly facing mental health challenges to utilize the appropriate resources.
Behind the Scenes: National Guard Support to the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration
June 15, 2025
National Guard provides crucial support for Army's 250th birthday celebration
June 14, 2025
More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies with tasks including crowd management and traffic control, and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events.
‘The Presidents Civil Support Team’ conducts exercise at America’s Airfield
June 9, 2025
The 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Survey Section simulate a man-down during a full-scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 21, 2025. The exercise tested the unit’s on-site assessment, hazard mitigation, communication setup, decontamination operations, safety measures, medical monitoring and coordination with local civilian agencies under the Incident Command System.
D.C. National Guard’s O’Neill Competition Highlights
June 7, 2025
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