U.S. Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, center, visits U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers during their patrol at the Navy Yard Metro subway station, Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen)
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the D.C. Air National Guard shot through the pacific airspace during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) July 10 - August 8, 2025, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise (DLE) series. Guard members highlighted the unique value of their long-term experience and civilian skillsets, which complemented the active duty team’s strengths in executing technical procedures.
