Service members with the Mississippi National Guard give a shoutout to their families for the holidays in Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2025. About 2,700 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. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Christian Brown)
