Video by Sgt. Noel Williams | District of Columbia ARNG | 05.01.2023
U.S. Army District of Columbia National Guardsmen expresses gratitude for being a mom during a Mother’s Day tribute. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Noel Williams)...
Video by Sgt. Noel Williams | District of Columbia ARNG | 05.01.2023
The Washington Nationals honored members of the National Guard during National Guard Day at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., May 1, 2022. Members of the National Guard were featured in the pregame ceremonies to honor their military service. Since 1802 the D.C. National Guard has remained ready to accept the call to protect our nation. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Noel Williams)...
Photo by Sgt. Noel Williams | District of Columbia ARNG | 04.24.2023
U.S. Army Capt. Maryanne Batara, District of Columbia Army National Guard Medical Detachment unit commander, and Col. Jesse Dodson, District of Columbia Medical Command commander Land Component commander, recite the oath of office during Batara’s promotion ceremony at DC Armory, Washington, Feb. 20, 2023. Capt. Batara, who has served her entire military career with the DC National Guard......
Photo by Sgt. Noel Williams | District of Columbia ARNG | 04.24.2023
U.S. Army Capt. Maryanne Batara, District of Columbia Army National Guard Medical Detachment unit commander, is promoted to the rank of major by her best friend, Candice Boone, during Batara’s promotion ceremony at DC Armory, Washington, Feb. 20, 2023. Capt. Batara, who has served her entire military career with the DC National Guard Medical Detachment, served as a medical unit commander......
Video by Sgt. Noel Williams | District of Columbia ARNG | 04.12.2023
The National Guard's first Armory to have a United Service Organizations (USO) lounge belongs to the D.C. National Guard (DCNG). The DCNG USO lounge is still going strong after its first year open. The lounge derived from the critical support needed during the U.S. Capitol Response in 2021. Since opening on April 12, 2022, the DC National Guard Family Program staff consistently accommodates......
Video by Master Sgt. Khalia Jackson | District of Columbia ARNG | 10.30.2022
The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) commemorates the 220th Anniversary of the First Muster and honors the sacrifice and dedication of our forebearers. On May 3, 1802, Washington, D.C. was incorporated as our nation’s capital city. On that same day, the District of Columbia National Guard was born. Originally founded as the D.C. Militia, its central purpose was to defend the......
