U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, discusses the upcoming DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The career fair will take place March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will bring together more than 35 federal and local law enforcement agencies seeking to recruit and connect with individuals interested in careers in public safety and service. The multi-agency recruiting event is hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Recruiting Unit, the District of Columbia Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and the D.C. Air National Guard Recruiting Squadron. Attendees will have the...
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.
