U.S. Army Spc. Nathan Young with the Idaho National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, uses Sgt. Mike Pennington to demonstrate the difference between using force and soft hand directives during the practical exercise portion of the de-escalation and rules of force training at the DC Armory in Washington D.C., April 14, 2026. About 2,500 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Katlynn Pickle)
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2026 14:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9616364 |
| VIRIN: | 260414-Z-KP987-1137 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 10.83 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 13 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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