U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, commanding general (interim), District of Columbia National Guard, visit presence patrols near Union Station and surrounding Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 2025. Approximately 2,700 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of those who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Renee Crugnale)
From the quiet moments when Soldiers line the streets to honor a fallen service member to the steady presence of uniformed Guardsmen supporting city agencies, the District of Columbia currently has approximately 2,400 Soldiers and Airmen from across the country who continue to play a pivotal role in the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.
Their daily actions across the city reflect the core principles of the National Security Strategy, which...
Service members activated in support of D.C. Safe and Beautiful participated in Paws and Purpose, a wellness event providing emotional support dogs for military personnel on mission in Washington, D.C., on November 15, 2025.
