U.S. Army Spc. Brian Alexander, assigned to the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana National Guard, discusses his experience supporting Joint Task Force–District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2025. About 2,400 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Joseph Barber)
