Members of the D.C. National Guard join community partners during a Battle of Bladensburg Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026, honoring the Citizen-Soldiers who defended the nation’s capital in 1814. The lessons of Bladensburg endure through a modern National Guard built on mission readiness, strong partnerships and an adaptive force prepared to protect the capital and defend the nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
| Date Taken: | 08.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.25.2026 11:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9887866 |
| VIRIN: | 260824-F-PL327-9122 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.16 MB |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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