U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, visits presence patrols on the National Mall and in surrounding neighborhoods alongside the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2025. National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission by assisting local and federal authorities to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Air National Guard video 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...
The District of Columbia National Guard Counterdrug Program concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with historic achievements in drug interdiction support, community outreach, and compliance, solidifying the program’s supporting role in protecting District residents and assisting law enforcement partners across the region.
