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    JTF-DC West Virginia National Guardsmen patrol Meridian Hill Park [Image 2 of 8]

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    Two U.S. National Guard soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms interact with a civilian woman walking a black dog in what appears to be a public park. The soldiers are in full tactical gear including body armor, and one has a clearly visible 'National Guard' patch on their back. The setting appears to be an urban park with benches, trees, and paved walkways.

    WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES

    08.30.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Alex Lopez 

    Joint Task Force DC

    U.S. National Guardsmen with the West Virginia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, stop to pet a dog at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, Aug. 30, 2026. About 3,800 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: 08.30.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 11:25
    Photo ID: 9899114
    VIRIN: 260830-Z-TD308-1086
    Resolution: 4948x3033
    Size: 3.32 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON D.C., US
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    Three National Guard soldiers in full camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are walking away from the camera along a paved park path. A bronze equestrian statue is visible in the background amid green trees. The scene appears to be a patrol or security detail in an urban park setting.
    Two U.S. National Guard soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms interact with a civilian woman walking a black dog in what appears to be a public park. The soldiers are in full tactical gear including body armor, and one has a clearly visible 'National Guard' patch on their back. The setting appears to be an urban park with benches, trees, and paved walkways.
    Two U.S. National Guard soldiers in full combat gear are standing on a stone terrace or balustrade, appearing to conduct a security patrol or observation post. Both wear OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with American flag patches and tactical vests. In the background, a tall obelisk-shaped monument — consistent with the Washington Monument — is visible through the trees, suggesting this location is in Washington, D.C.
    Three National Guard personnel in full tactical gear are walking along a paved pathway through a tree-lined park or garden area. All three are wearing matching multicam camouflage uniforms with 'NATIONAL GUARD' labeled tactical vests. One individual on the right appears to be pointing or gesturing in a direction, suggesting they may be conducting a patrol or reconnaissance.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are positioned on an elevated rooftop or parapet, looking outward over an urban area. Both are equipped with tactical gear including radio communications devices and body armor. The setting appears to be a military installation or urban environment based on the visible buildings and street below.
    Three U.S. National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are interacting with a civilian man seated on a wooden park bench. One soldier appears to be shaking hands or exchanging something with the seated individual. The scene takes place in an urban park setting with trees, walkways, and buildings visible in the background.
    Three National Guard personnel in full military camouflage uniforms and body armor are walking away from the camera along an outdoor pathway. Each individual has a clearly visible 'NATIONAL GUARD' patch on the back of their tactical vest. The setting appears to be a public area with stone architecture, trees, and a few civilians visible in the background.
    Three U.S. National Guard soldiers in full combat gear are standing at what appears to be a public outdoor space, likely in Washington D.C., based on the architectural features visible in the background. Two soldiers have their backs to the camera with 'NATIONAL GUARD' clearly visible on their tactical vests, while the center soldier faces forward wearing glasses and holding a radio. The setting includes a decorative water feature or reflecting pool with terraced stonework and urban buildings in the background.

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