Members of the 257th Army Band, District of Columbia National Guard, march past National Independence Day Parade attendees on Constitution Ave. in Washington July 4th, 2025, playing John Philip Sousa's "Corcoran Cadets March," a composition associated with D.C. National Guard heritage. The Band often supports District parades and the larger National Capital Region with an annual summer concert series. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)
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...