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National Night Out Brings D.C. Law Enforcement, National Guard and Community Together
August 8, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard Counterdrug Program participated in the Metropolitan Police Department's 41st annual National Night Out celebration in Southeast Washington, D.C., August 6, 2024. The community-building campaign occurs the first Tuesday of August each year and is held by law enforcement agencies across the country.

D.C. National Guard generator mechanic serves as a connector for both mission and people
August 6, 2024
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.

National Back to School Month: Tuition Assistance 101 and how to apply
August 1, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard’s State Tuition Assistance Program (DCTA) offers Guardsmen tuition assistance to any accredited educational degree program anywhere in the United States offering up to $12,500 per fiscal year. To qualify for DCNG TA you must be a current member of the D.C. National Guard and have at least one year of service remaining at the completion of your degree requirement.

D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Program supports MPD’s ‘Beat the Streets/Late Night Hype’ initiative
July 26, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department and DC Department of Parks and Recreation for "Beat the Streets/Late Night Hype" in northwest Washington, D.C., July 19, 2024. The summer outreach initiative improves community relations and supports the city’s goal toward reducing substance abuse and illicit drug activities across all wards through outreach.

COMMEX ensures contingent communication centers are in sync
July 21, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard’s G-6 conduct a debrief following a large-scale communications exercise (COMMEX) at the D.C. Armory, April 6, 2024. If skillsets are not tested continually, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data could be compromised by adversaries.

All-hazards approach: Full-scale weapons of mass destruction exercise tests interoperability when disaster strikes
July 17, 2024
Members from the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) attend a pre-brief during a weapons of mass destruction exercise with civilian agencies, the Hawaii National Guard, and a half dozen other integrated CST teams and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP). The exercise poised military and civilian response partners to better integrate capabilities when disaster strikes.

National Guard supports traffic control during NATO 75th Anniversary Summit
July 12, 2024
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard and Maryland National Guard block and direct traffic at designated traffic control points in support of the Metropolitan Police Department during the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024. Interoperability and coordination with federal and local partners support the success of high visibility National Special Security Events (NSSE).

Enhancing unit cohesion through DEOCS: Strategies for long-term sustainability
July 10, 2024
The District of Columbia National Guard is utilizing the Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey (DEOCS) to enhance unit awareness and sustainability. This initiative, primarily designed to assess organizational climate and equal opportunity, now serves as a critical tool for driving positive change within military ranks.

D.C. National Guard supports Independence Day 2024
July 4, 2024

CGYCA hosts Battle of the Beltway
June 21, 2024
Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy (CGYCA) and Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy cadets compete in Battle of the Beltway, in Laurel, Md., June 18, 2024. Cadets competed against each other in five categories to include an obstacle course, drill and ceremony, basketball, kickball, and physical fitness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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