News Release - Tag D.C. National Guard

National Guard provides communication support for 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 25, 2025 — During PI60, Communication Soldiers are tasked to provide critical communication support by managing computers, tactical radios, cell phones, satellite communications, networks and cybersecurity while maintaining diligent information security protocols...

Religious Support Team Offer Morale and Care for Service Members Leading Up to the 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2025 — During the 60th Presidential Inauguration, a team of National Guardsmen is providing spiritual care to support their fellow service members. From prayers to personal counseling, the work of the Religious Support Teams (RSTs) has a direct and lasting impact on soldiers...

Family Readiness: A Key Support System for Service Members During the 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 19, 2025 — National Guard duties include securing checkpoints, managing traffic, enforcing security protocols, and providing safe escorts for key individuals during Presidential Inauguration 60. Maintaining the well-being of these service members is the responsibility of the D.C. National Guard Family Readiness Program...

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. ...

National Guard support to the District of Columbia and the 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2025 — At the request of civil authorities, including the United States Secret Service, Metropolitan Police Department and the United States Capitol Police, the District of Columbia National Guard along with National Guardsmen from approximately 40 other states and territories are preparing to provide support to the 60th Presidential Inauguration. With a long-standing tradition of supporting the presidential inaugurations, the National Guard plays a crucial role in balancing safety, security, and other duties during the peaceful transition of power. ...

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
January 9, 2025 — Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) provided escort and disaster response support during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral...

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
January 6, 2025 — District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania National Guard members were deputized by U.S. Capitol Police as a reserve force for the 2025 counting and certification of electoral votes Jan. 6. At the request of the U.S. Secret Service, approximately 500 Guard members trained in civil disturbance operations served in ready response status to support U.S. Capitol Police if needed...

D.C. National Guard Command Team Holiday Message 2024
December 23, 2024 — Amid the holiday season and a fast approaching New Year, the D.C. National Guard command team personally thanks each Soldier, Airmen, civilian and family member for their accomplishments over the year...

2024 Holiday Message from the DCNG Commanding General
December 18, 2024 — The holidays offer an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal accomplishments over 2024 and consider goals to set for 2025. Every Soldier, Airmen, National Guard family member, and civilian is a gift. And in the season of giving, we give thanks for your ongoing service to the District of Columbia and our Nation...

CGYCA Class 63 Celebrates New Milestones
December 16, 2024 — Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 63 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week-long “quasi-military" course, during a residential phase commencement ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia, Dec.13, 2024. Since 2013, the mission of the program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth, and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults...