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    JTF-DC Welcomes New Command Sergeant Major During Change of Responsibility [Image 2 of 32]

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    A U.S. Army officer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the seal of the District of Columbia National Guard. The speaker appears to hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, indicated by the oak leaf insignia visible on the uniform. A second uniformed soldier stands in the background.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    08.18.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Simone Sampson 

    715th Public Affairs Detachment

    Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas L. Defano, incoming command sergeant major of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia (JTF-DC), assumes responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Scott McKennon during a change of responsibility ceremony at the D.C. Armory in Washington, Aug. 18, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of responsibility between the outgoing and incoming command sergeants major and recognized McKennon’s leadership and service to JTF-DC. Defano will serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the JTF-DC commander and provide leadership and guidance to enlisted personnel assigned to the task force. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Simone Sampson)

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    Date Taken: 08.18.2026
    Date Posted: 08.31.2026 20:23
    Photo ID: 9884088
    VIRIN: 260818-Z-HY051-2017
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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