U.S. Army Soldiers with the District of Columbia National Guard conduct area beautification near Congressional Cemetery, the D.C. Jail, and the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the D.C. Air National Guard shot through the pacific airspace during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) July 10 - August 8, 2025, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise (DLE) series. Guard members highlighted the unique value of their long-term experience and civilian skillsets, which complemented the active duty team’s strengths in executing technical procedures.
Members of the 201st Airlift Squadron and 213th Maintenance Squadron, 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard (DCANG), demonstrated their dedication to service and preparedness as they transported multiple senior level dignitaries onboard a C-40 to the funeral services of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
