Members of the District of Columbia National Guard support the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) with crowd management at designated Metro stations during Independence Day activities on the National Mall, on July, 4, 2025. Service members also provided directions, answered questions, or simply acknowledged appreciation from celebration attendees. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Sterling)
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...