Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Task Force Beautification remove refuse around Fort Stevens Recreation Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2025. The community cleanup was conducted in coordination with the Winchester Luzon Tenants Association and Ward 4 residents. Task Force Beautification has completed more than 100 community projects alongside partners including the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. National Park Service, and local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. These efforts reflect the Department of War’s commitment to building resilient communities and fostering cooperation between the National Guard and local leaders. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur...
Soldiers of the Georgia National Guard mobilized on Sept. 14 at Fort Stewart, GA, where they completed qualifications and soon headed to Washington, D.C. to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Today, these soldiers are patrolling communities around the D.C. Armory.
Soldiers and Airmen from of the District of Columbia National Guard partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank, September 10, 2025, to provide food for families across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. In just three hours, the team packed more than 6,030 pounds of food into 347 boxes during a single volunteer event.
For many cadets, joining the Guard isn’t just a career move—it’s a commitment to defend the country and serve in times of crisis. Members of the National Guard are trained to respond to domestic emergencies and, when called upon, deploy alongside active-duty forces in support of national defense objectives.
