U.S. Army National Guard, Col. Lawerence Doane and Sgt. Maj. Scott McKennon, commander and senior enlisted leader of Joint Task Force- District of Columbia, conduct a leadership circulation among soldiers conducting presence patrol around the Great American State Fair, in Washington, June 25, 2026. About 4,500 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 photo by Sherald McAulay)
U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, commander, Joint Task Force- DC, discusses the guards presence and the importance of interagency partnership during Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. Currently, about 4,500 National Guard members from various states and territories strengthen security measures providing increased support across the city ensures the safety of residents and visitors.
U.S. Army Sgt. Sikander Chowdhury, with the South Carolina National Guard, shares his story of how veterans in his community helped shape the course of his life. DC Safe and Beautiful mission, takes a photo during presence patrol in Washington, on May 27, 2026. Chowdhury is among the about 3,000 National Guard members supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of...
U.S. Soldiers with the Florida National Guard, currently assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, responded to gunshots fired near Pennsylvania Ave and 17th street, May 23, 2026.
