News Release - Tag D.C. National Guard

Hey, U.S. Naval Academy! The D.C. National Guard has your goat!
December 11, 2024 — In anticipation of the 2024 Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 14, the D.C. National Guard’s senior leaders collaborated on a light-hearted spirit video. The video features Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), and Brig. Gen. Craig. M. Maceri, Land Component Command commander. Maj. Gen. Andonie graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1989, and Brig. Gen. Maceri graduated in 1996. ...

Toy Ruck Exemplifies D.C. National Guard’s Enduring Commitment to Community
December 7, 2024 — More than 450 members of the District of Columbia National Guard, Maryland National Guard, Virginia National Guard, National Guard Bureau (NGB), various DoD partners, D.C. Government Operations-DCNG, Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, and ROTC programs participated in a 5-mile holiday toy ruck in partnership with Children’s National Hospital, in Washington, D.C. Participants were asked to bring a toy or purchase one. Additional donations were collected during a holiday toy drive at the D.C. Armory and the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC), and later presented to children who will spend the holidays at the Children’s National Hospital...

Black Hawk Landing Sparks Pride and Excitement at Armed Forces Retirement Home
November 11, 2024 — Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard aviation command arrive in a UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter for a Veterans Day commemoration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C...

D.C. National Guard Welcomes New Direct Commissioned Cyber Officer
November 9, 2024 — U.S. Army 1LT Mohammed Wardeh’s journey to becoming a commissioned officer with the District of Columbia Army National Guard may have culminated in a brief ceremony, but it was the result of years of resilience, commitment, and a path that spanned continents...

Legacy of Service: 222nd "First Muster" Commemoration
November 1, 2024 — The District of Columbia National Guard recognized the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The commemoration consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment ceremony underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future...

District of Columbia National Guard Honors Legacy of Service with First Muster Ceremony
October 30, 2024 — The District of Columbia National Guard celebrated the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The ceremony consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Importance of Staying Vigilant and Maintaining Strong Cyber Hygiene
October 23, 2024 — Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a team effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure all service members and civilians have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online...

National Guard Father and Son Conquer Air Assault School Together
October 16, 2024 — 1st Lt. Andrew Devine and his son, U.S. Army Pfc. Isaiah Castellanos, earned Air Assault wings together at ARNG Warrior Training Center, Fort Moore, Ga. The training is for enlisted NCOs and Officers who will be involved in the conduct of Air Assault operations...

Junior Leaders Course (JLC): Empowering the next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks
October 10, 2024 — The District of Columbia Army National Guard completed its first two inaugural Junior Leaders Courses at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. The first of its kind course is purposed to develop forward leaning junior enlisted members and equip them to be the next generation of home-grown leaders...

One Unit’s Journey: Bike Riding as a Path to Wellness and Unit Cohesion
September 24, 2024 — For the past five years, the D.C. National Guard’s Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling have embraced a unique weekly ritual: a 10–25-mile bike ride that fosters a culture of support that extends beyond the workplace...