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    JTF-DC Mississippi Guardsmen Patrol the Smithsonian Institute [Image 4 of 9]

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    Military or National Guard personnel in camouflage uniforms are patrolling a walkway near the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. A colorful Smithsonian banner reading '250' and 'Our Shared Future' is visible near the museum's distinctive bronze-latticed exterior. The scene suggests a period of heightened security presence at a major national institution.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    07.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Alex Lopez 

    Joint Task Force DC

    U.S. Army Ssg. Harold Bateman, Spc. John Holifield, and Pfc. Paul Down, all with the Mississippi National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, patrol at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, July 28, 2026. Over 5000 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. Alex Lopez)

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    Date Taken: 07.28.2026
    Date Posted: 08.03.2026 11:44
    Photo ID: 9836489
    VIRIN: 260728-Z-TD308-1033
    Resolution: 4826x3011
    Size: 3.77 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 7
    Downloads: 3

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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are engaged in a conversation outdoors, likely during a security or patrol mission. All three are wearing body armor/plate carriers and tactical gear. The setting appears to be an urban or institutional environment with trees and a modern building visible in the background.
    Three National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms are walking toward the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The soldiers are viewed from behind, with 'NATIONAL GUARD' patches clearly visible on their body armor. The scene shows a typical day on the Mall with civilian visitors, trees in full summer foliage, and American flags visible near the monument.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are conducting a foot patrol along a sidewalk in what appears to be Washington, D.C., based on the National Mall-area architecture and landscape visible in the background. Both soldiers are equipped with tactical gear, sidearms, and wear sunglasses. The setting suggests a security or ceremonial patrol mission in a public area.
    Military or National Guard personnel in camouflage uniforms are patrolling a walkway near the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. A colorful Smithsonian banner reading '250' and 'Our Shared Future' is visible near the museum's distinctive bronze-latticed exterior. The scene suggests a period of heightened security presence at a major national institution.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking along a paved path near the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The image is photographed through black metal security fencing in the foreground, creating a framed perspective. The scene suggests a security or patrol presence near a major national institution.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are conversing with a civilian woman seated on a park bench on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Washington Monument is clearly visible in the background. The interaction appears casual and friendly, suggesting a community engagement or public assistance role.
    A civilian man in a blue t-shirt and khaki shorts is shaking hands with a U.S. Army soldier in full combat uniform and gear on what appears to be the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Two additional soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand nearby, and a large Betsy Ross-style American flag is displayed on a white neoclassical building in the background. The scene suggests a public interaction between a citizen and deployed National Guard or Army personnel.
    Three U.S. National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument prominently visible in the background. The soldiers appear to be on security detail, with one facing away from the camera displaying a 'National Guard' patch on their back. The scene suggests a security or crowd-control deployment on the National Mall.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, standing on the National Mall in Washington D.C. with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background. The soldier's sleeve displays a District of Columbia National Guard patch with an American flag design and a lightning bolt unit insignia patch. The soldier is equipped with a radio/communications device on their vest.

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