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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday and the U.S. Army marks its 251st Birthday on June 14, 2026, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, reflects on the Army’s enduring commitment to the nation. Here in the nation’s capital, the D.C. National Guard and Joint Task Force–District of Columbia carry that legacy forward every day—supporting interagency partners, enhancing public safety, and service during some of the nation's most significant events. Reliable. Ready. Resolute. For 251 years, the Army has stood watch under one timeless promise: This We’ll Defend. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
| Date Taken: | 06.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 08:46 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 1010549 |
| VIRIN: | 260612-F-PL327-3703 |
| Filename: | DOD_111768813 |
| Length: | 00:01:43 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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