National Guard Task Force Mobilizes to Restore Safety in Nation's Capital. Effective August 11, 2025, the D.C. National Guard supports both federal and local District law enforcement. Their activities range from providing administrative support and traffic control to conducting security patrols and operating traffic control points. The National Guard is a professional force who can support law enforcement organizations. Comprised of volunteers to defend their country and communities, Citizen Soldiers and Airmen are especially appropriate to support their community.
U.S. Soldiers with the Florida National Guard, currently assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, responded to gunshots fired near Pennsylvania Ave and 17th street, May 23, 2026.
Nebraska National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, responded after witnessing a fight break out in Northwest Washington on May 18, 2026.