U.S. Army Soldiers with the District of Columbia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, weed and tidy the garden at the historic Stone House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 2025, in support of the National Park Service. Through the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, about 2,400 National Guard members work alongside law enforcement and community partners to enhance public safety and civic pride across the District. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)
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.
