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Soldier's Path to Strategic Deterrence in the 33rd WMD-CST
March 6, 2025 — U.S. Army Sgt. Dallas Davis, survey team member within the D.C. National Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), is part of a prevention and deterrence-focused support unit, safeguarding the District and nation. On March 4, the mission was the 2025 Presidential Address to a Joint Session of Congress. ... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Dallas Davis, survey team member within the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), stands for a photograph at a D.C. Fire and Engine Station, on Jan. 19, 2025 . Teams train and are strategically positioned to respond effectively with partners to include D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units during missions.

All-hazards approach: Full-scale weapons of mass destruction exercise tests interoperability when disaster strikes
July 17, 2024 — Weapons of mass destruction exercise bolsters interoperability with emergency response agencies, the Hawaii National Guard, and a half dozen other integrated CST teams and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP)... MORE

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.

‘The President’s CST’ for a reason: 33rd WMD-CST supports 2024 SOTUA
March 14, 2024 — In addition to supporting high-profile events, including the State of the Union Address, United Nations Summits, and Super Bowl LVII, WMD-CSTs train with their military counterparts and federal authorities steadily... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Keith Hapenney, commander, 33rd WMD-CST, speaks with interagency partners in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024. The 33rd WMD-CST was strategically positioned to respond effectively with D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units.