Paratroopers assigned to the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) and 354th Civil Affairs Brigade participate in a joint training paradrop with a UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., April 21, 2026. The training enhanced readiness by testing Soldiers’ ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-stakes environment while integrating airborne insertion and mission-essential tasks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
The District of Columbia National Guard hosts its first Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 26, 2026, at the D.C. Armory to honor officers from partner agencies for their service and contributions to public safety in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, a law enforcement and military collaboration started in Aug. 2025. Composed of District and federal law enforcement, and the National Guard, the mission holds accountable...
