More than 800 National Guard members were activated in support of the 250th Army Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025. The Guard members, from the District of Columbia, Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania assisted various agencies with tasks including crowd management and traffic control, and played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of events. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
During annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap, three Soldiers from the 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, D.C. Army National Guard, were recognized for their outstanding performance and leadership potential with a promotion in rank.
During Annual Training 2025 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Soldiers of the 104th Maintenance Company, D.C. National Guard, practiced squad movement drills to reinforce basic soldiering skills. Although not part of their usual maintenance duties, leaders emphasized the importance of mastering fundamental tactics to support any unit they may serve with. Sgt. 1st Class Derek Carter and Sgt. 1st Class Dominick Brown, both experienced non-commissioned...
Employers who support National Guard and Reserve members are crucial for maintaining readiness and a deployable military force. That is why Dr. Christine Going, senior advisor for the VA's Food Security Office, was recognized with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for her support to an employee balancing duty as a D.C. Air National Guard member and Veterans Health Administration executive officer.
Four soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard’s 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion returned home after supporting African Lion 25 (AL25), the largest annual joint force military exercise held in Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), on behalf of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), the exercise involved more 50 nations and seven NATO allies from April 14 to May 23, 2025. African Lion supports...
