Soldiers with the District of Columbia National Guard discuss their experiences serving the nation’s capital while balancing National Guard duties with civilian careers in law enforcement, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2026. As citizen-Soldiers, they bring professional expertise from their civilian roles to the mission, strengthening public safety efforts through disciplined service, community engagement and close coordination with local and federal partners. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. William Blankenship and U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Sherald McAulay)
| Date Taken: | 01.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.12.2026 17:04 |
| Category: | PSA |
| Video ID: | 992804 |
| VIRIN: | 260112-Z-VZ654-1002 |
| Filename: | DOD_111477372 |
| Length: | 00:02:16 |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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