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    Brig. Gen. Blanchard Awarded the Medal of Distinguished Service [Image 7 of 7]

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    Brig. Gen. Blanchard Awarded the Medal of Distinguished Service

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    12.03.2025

    Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright 

    DC National Guard

    Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by retired Army Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, former Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard, at the D.C. Armory, Dec. 3, 2025. Brig. Gen. Blanchard was recognized for exceptionally meritorious service as the Land Component Command (LCC) commander (2022-2024), and as the Adjutant General (2024-2025) of the D.C. National Guard. The Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) is a high-level military award for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility that requires outstanding contributions over an extended period, and it is often awarded to general officers or senior officials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2025
    Date Posted: 12.04.2025 16:40
    Photo ID: 9421837
    VIRIN: 251203-F-PL327-1356
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 3.64 MB
    Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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