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National Guard security mission at U.S. Capitol concludes
May 23, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s U.S. Capitol security mission to support the U.S. Capitol... MORE

National Guard Soldiers provide security outside the U.S. Capitol during the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, as part of the National Guard’s Capitol Response security mission.

Nevada National Guard trio honored for aiding crash victim
May 17, 2021 — LAS VEGAS – Three Nevada Guard Soldiers from 1st Squadron 221 Cavalry were recognized for helping a... MORE

Capt. Tyler Wistisen, left, 1st Lt. Michael Flury and Capt. Tana Gurule were honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with the Life Saving Award at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas May 14, 2021. While in the nation's capital in January supporting the presidential inauguration, the Soldiers assisted a Virginia woman injured in a car crash.

Synchronization a must in continued Guard support to Capitol
April 7, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When discussing the most recent rotation of National Guard members supporting U.S... MORE

Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s A Troop and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Division, and U.S. Capitol Police officers confer with each other hours after a vehicle rammed a barricade killing one Capitol Police officer and injuring another one at the U.S. Capitol April 2, 2021. The New Jersey Army Guard unit is one of several that continue to support the security mission at the Capitol — made possible by the synchronization efforts involving the National Guard Bureau, the District of Columbia National Guard and Guard units from 11 states.

National Guard units supporting Capitol mission return home
March 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than half the 5,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who have been supporting... MORE

A Soldier supporting the Capitol Response mission in Washington, D.C., out-processes at the District of Columbia Armory March 12, 2021. Soldiers in the nation's capital are redeploying to their home states, with about 2,000 Guard members asked to continue to assist federal law enforcement with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety through mid-May.

DCNG inauguration support ribbon recognizes service
March 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON – National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who... MORE

Military awards worn by a District of Columbia Army National Guard Soldier in Washington, D.C., March 10, 2021, include the D.C. National Guard Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon on the bottom right. The ribbon is authorized for award to National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who supported the 59th presidential inauguration on Title 32 orders.

In historic year, Washington National Guard answers the call
March 11, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – To describe 2020 as unprecedented would be an understatement. "This past year... MORE

Staff Sgt. Melinda Grounds, a medic with the 141st Medical Group and a registered nurse in Idaho, goes through a questionnaire with a visitor to the mass vaccination site at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Wash., Jan. 28, 2021. The Washington National Guard is helping at four vaccination sites.

Father, daughter serve together in nation's capital
March 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – "Keeping families involved is important to the success of all our Soldiers," said 1st... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carl Mattonen stands with his daughter, Spc. Carlie Mattonen, both with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan National Guard, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 26, 2021.

Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National... MORE

Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard’s Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, based in Marquette, and the 177th Military Police Brigade, based in Taylor, join other Soldiers in food distribution at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 7, 2021. The National Guard is supporting law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the 1433rd Engineer Company, Michigan National Guard, served in the... MORE

1st Lt. Darren Tanis, executive officer of the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1433rd Engineer Company, based in Fort Custer, Michigan, stands near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 3, 2021. The National Guard is supporting federal law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Australian Army captain continues to serve with DC National Guard
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - January's inauguration support by the National Guard was unique in many ways, with more... MORE

Australian Army Capt. Dustin Gold, a reserve officer from the Royal Australian Artillery 9th Regiment, participates in a Reserve Forces Foreign Exchange Program with D.C. National Guard in Washington D.C., Jan. 23, 2021.

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VIDEO: Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crews interdict suspected low-profile go-fast drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

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Nov. 4, 2019 | 3:07

Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) boarding teams interdict a low-profile go-fast vessel while patrolling international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, seizing more than 3,100 pounds of suspected cocaine, Nov. 4, 2019. Purpose-built vessels like this are designed to smuggle large amounts of contraband while evading detection by law enforcement personnel due to their camouflaged appearance and low profile. U.S. Coast Guard video.

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Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew interdicts LPV near Punta Gallinas, Colombia

Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew interdicts LPV near Punta Gallinas, Colombia

Coast Guard offloads more than 19,600 pounds of cocaine, marijuana in Alameda, Calif.

Coast Guard offloads more than 19,600 pounds of cocaine, marijuana in Alameda, Calif.

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 94-day counter-drug patrol; 6,000 pounds of cocaine worth $113M seized

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 94-day counter-drug patrol; 6,000 pounds of cocaine worth $113M seized

Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicts suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean; 2,000 pounds of cocaine seized

Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicts suspected smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean; 2,000 pounds of cocaine seized

Coast Guard offloads $312 mil worth of cocaine

Coast Guard offloads $312 mil worth of cocaine

VIDEO: Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crews interdict suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

VIDEO: Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crews interdict suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

VIDEO: Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crews interdict suspected low-profile go-fast drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

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Coast Guard Cutter James to offload 27,000 pounds of cocaine, 11,000 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard Cutter James to offload 27,000 pounds of cocaine, 11,000 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard intercepts suspected narcotic-trafficking semi-submersible vessel

Coast Guard intercepts suspected narcotic-trafficking semi-submersible vessel

Coast Guard intercepts suspected narcotic-trafficking semi-submersible vessel

Coast Guard intercepts suspected narcotic-trafficking semi-submersible vessel

Coast Guard Cutter Alert conduct drug offload in San Diego

Coast Guard Cutter Alert conduct drug offload in San Diego

Coast Guard offloads seized cocaine in San Diego

Coast Guard offloads seized cocaine in San Diego

USS Tornado returns to Naval Station Mayport, Fla

USS Tornado returns to Naval Station Mayport, Fla

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant interdicts self-propelled semi-submersible in the Eastern Pacific

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant interdicts self-propelled semi-submersible in the Eastern Pacific

Coast Guard Cutter Seneca offloads more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami

Coast Guard Cutter Seneca offloads more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett crews make second cocaine seizure within five days, 4,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett crews make second cocaine seizure within five days, 4,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted

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CG intercepts 2,300 lbs of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean

CG intercepts 2,300 lbs of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard offloads nearly 2 tons of cocaine in St. Petersburg, Florida

Coast Guard offloads nearly 2 tons of cocaine in St. Petersburg, Florida

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts an at-sea contraband transfer

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts an at-sea contraband transfer

Coast Guard drug interdiction

Coast Guard drug interdiction

UAS launch from Cutter Stratton

UAS launch from Cutter Stratton

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche crew apprehends suspected smugglers aboard a low profile vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

DVIDS Videos of the Day – May 9th, 2017

DVIDS Videos of the Day – May 9th, 2017

Coast Guard offloads $56 million of cocaine in St. Petersburg

Coast Guard offloads $56 million of cocaine in St. Petersburg

Coast Guard offloads more than 13 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard offloads more than 13 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard cutter returns to Galveston after seizing 3.4 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard cutter returns to Galveston after seizing 3.4 tons of cocaine

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Big Week - Air Force Supports JIATF-South Drug Interdiction

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Big Week - JIATF-South Drug Interdiction (Condensed)

Coast Guard offloads approximately 20 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard offloads approximately 20 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard offloads approximately 20 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard offloads approximately 20 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard Cutter Legare Returns Home

Coast Guard Cutter Legare Returns Home

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche offloads 21 tons of cocaine

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche offloads 21 tons of cocaine

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All Hands Update: Headlines for March 8, 2016

Coast Guard Offloads More than 25 Tons of Cocaine

Coast Guard Offloads More than 25 Tons of Cocaine

Spencer Offload

Spencer Offload

Coast Guardsmen Interdict More Than 1,494 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guardsmen Interdict More Than 1,494 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guardsmen Interdict Suspected Smuggling Vessel

Coast Guardsmen Interdict Suspected Smuggling Vessel

Coast Guardsmen Interdict 1,388 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guardsmen Interdict 1,388 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guardsmen Board a Self-Propelled Semisubmersible

Coast Guardsmen Board a Self-Propelled Semisubmersible

Coast Guardsmen Interdict a Suspected Smuggling Vessel

Coast Guardsmen Interdict a Suspected Smuggling Vessel

Coast Guardsmen Interdict 1,488 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guardsmen Interdict 1,488 Pounds of Cocaine

USCG Cutter Stratton Carries Out Billion Dollar Drug Offload

USCG Cutter Stratton Carries Out Billion Dollar Drug Offload

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Billion Dollar Cocaine Offload, B-Roll

Coast Guard Offloads More than a Billion Dollars in Cocaine

Coast Guard Offloads More than a Billion Dollars in Cocaine

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