U.S. Army Sfc. Joshua Powell with the South Carolina National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, discusses the importance of receiving the Calvin P. Titus Award in Washington, August 12, 2026. About 4,600 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Keyra Moolenaar)