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Behind every mission Is a supply team keeping personnel ready!
#Readiness doesn't happen by chance. It starts with the people behind the scenes who ensure every Guardsman assigned to JTF-DC is properly equipped, protected, and prepared to accomplish the mission. #DCSafe
From helping deliver a baby to providing lifesaving aid to a gunshot victim and responding to other emergencies, Guardsmen with the @WVNationalGuard and @arkansasguard share firsthand experiences of answering the call when the unexpected arises. #DCSafe
Missions evolve but the commitment to serve never wavers!
From the first D.C. Militia muster in 1802 to defending the nation’s capital and answering the call around the world, the D.C. National Guard has stood as a symbol of service, sacrifice, and readiness for 224 years.
Different states. One mission.
@arkansasguard Soldiers are maintaining a visible presence across Washington, D.C., reinforcing a shared commitment to public safety and service to our nation’s capital. #DCSafe
This week, we gathered to honor the life of U.S. Air Force veteran Jewel Douglass, whose 25+ years of service included a deep commitment to mentoring and empowering District youth. Her legacy lives on in the young people she inspired and the community she loved.
From protecting communities and investigating federal crimes to opportunities to serve that extend far beyond the uniform!
🔹 OCT. 29 | FBI CAREER EXPO
🔹 OCT. 30 | LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER FAIR
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From the streets of Deanwood to neighborhoods across the nation's capital, partnerships strengthen public safety. #DCSafe @AKNationalGuard @USNationalGuard
Two generations answering the call!🇺🇸
A mother who served. Children who followed. A #legacy that continues.
Leadership means showing up, engaging with those on the ground and recognizing their work. Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II visited Soldiers assigned to JTF-DC and partner agencies conducting presence patrols, reinforcing teamwork, coordination and public safety across DC.
When seconds count, training matters. When lives are on the line, readiness makes the difference!
@GeorgiaGuard Soldiers administer lifesaving first aid after responding to a shooting near Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. @USNationalGuard
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Two missions are coming together with one goal: connecting talented individuals with opportunities to serve!
Hope to see you at the FBI Career Expo and Law Enforcement Career Fair: youtube.com/watch?v=pqzf__V3… @USNationalGuard @FBIWFO
The District of Columbia National Guard acknowledges the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) news release regarding the shooting involving National Guard personnel assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in SE DC.
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Don't watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going! ⏰
In this week's #MotivationalMonday Minute, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Corwin L. Smith reminds us that progress isn't measured by how much time passes, but by our willingness to keep moving forward.
#KeepGoing
Different uniforms #united in #service.
From the Depart. of Homeland Security and D.C. Fire and EMS to the Metro Transit Police Department and U.S. Park Police, Guardsmen assigned to Joint Task Force–DC take pride in serving alongside our partners every day. @USNationalGuard
Behind every successful mission is strong coordination and teamwork. This week, Brig. Gen. Craig Maceri, DCNG Land Component commander, welcomed leaders from JTF-NCR and Army CID to strengthen interagency cooperation, accountability and public safety operations.
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Crime doesn't take a summer break, and neither does the FBI.
As part of Operation Summer Heat 2.0, #FBIWFO arrested drug traffickers, recovered firearms, and seized narcotics — all while working side by side with our partners to secure historic celebrations honoring America's semiquincentennial.
Watch the video to hear about this summer's record highs.
🚨Thousands of jobs and internship opportunities. One place to launch your future!
The D.C. National Guard is opening the doors of the D.C. Armory for two days of career exploration, connecting job seekers, students and aspiring public servants: eventbrite.com/e/oct-29-fbi-…
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You've seen FBI agents in movies. You've read about FBI operations in books. But have you ever met real-life #FBI personnel?
Now's your chance. Join #FBIWFO for our first-ever FBI Expo on Oct. 29 at the D.C. Armory.
Come meet the people behind our mission — from agents to analysts to cyber experts to linguists to crisis negotiators. Register today at eventbrite.com/e/oct-29-fbi-….
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Spent the afternoon with the @DCGuard1802 learning about how they’re ensuring quality of life is still a focus even when deployed. Very appreciative of the time every Soldier & Airmen who took time out of their day today.
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I had the incredible opportunity to spend the afternoon with MG Blanchard to see how quality of life and the DC mission can both be the focus. Link inside!
“You can do a lot of things to Guardsmen. You’ve got to make sure you’re getting their food to them.” - Maj. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II
