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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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Naval Ships Depart for BALTOPS 2019

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190609-M-ZL739-0001 KIEL, Germany (June 09, 2019) Naval ships depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) June 9, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele)

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Naval Ships Return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

Naval Ships Return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

Ships from Allied and Partner Nations Return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen Upon Completion of BALTOPS 2019

Ships from Allied and Partner Nations Return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen Upon Completion of BALTOPS 2019

Naval Ships Return from BALTOPS 2019

Naval Ships Return from BALTOPS 2019

Ships return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS2019

Ships return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS2019

Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019

Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019

Mine Warfare (MIW) Task Group (CTG 162.60) BALTOPS 2019 Multimedia Video

Mine Warfare (MIW) Task Group (CTG 162.60) BALTOPS 2019 Multimedia Video

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Returns to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Returns to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

The Blue Ridge-Class Amphibious Command Ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Arrives to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany

The Blue Ridge-Class Amphibious Command Ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Arrives to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany

Juan Sebastian de Elcano, a training ship for the Royal Spanish Navy, arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

Juan Sebastian de Elcano, a training ship for the Royal Spanish Navy, arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

BALTOPS 2019 Amphibious Landings

BALTOPS 2019 Amphibious Landings

BALTOPS 2019: Unity, Interoperability

BALTOPS 2019: Unity, Interoperability

B-52 Stratofortress Supports BALTOPS

B-52 Stratofortress Supports BALTOPS

B-52 Stratofortress Arrives Home

B-52 Stratofortress Arrives Home

Ships return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS 2019

Ships return to Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS 2019

FGS Bonn (A 1413) Arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS 2019

FGS Bonn (A 1413) Arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, BALTOPS 2019

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Capt. Francisco Castillo

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Capt. Francisco Castillo

Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis arrives in Palanga, Lithuania for distinguished visitors day

Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis arrives in Palanga, Lithuania for distinguished visitors day

Media personnel embark on Landing Craft Utility (1664) as part of BALTOPS 2019

Media personnel embark on Landing Craft Utility (1664) as part of BALTOPS 2019

Local and International Media Embark on a Landing Craft Utility

Local and International Media Embark on a Landing Craft Utility

Vice Adm. Lewis Arrives in Palanga, Lithuania

Vice Adm. Lewis Arrives in Palanga, Lithuania

HSM 70 participates in BALTOPS 2019 Hellfire Exercise

HSM 70 participates in BALTOPS 2019 Hellfire Exercise

British Royal marines practice section attack scenarios and helicopter-based fast-roping drills

British Royal marines practice section attack scenarios and helicopter-based fast-roping drills

Hellfire Mission Shoot

Hellfire Mission Shoot

A World War II-era air laid mine detonates in the Baltic Sea after being discovered by the BALTOPS 2019 Mine Warfare Task Group and being rigged for detonation by a team of Norwegian Explosive Ordancemen.

A World War II-era air laid mine detonates in the Baltic Sea after being discovered by the BALTOPS 2019 Mine Warfare Task Group and being rigged for detonation by a team of Norwegian Explosive Ordancemen.

P-8A Poseidon aircraft conduct anti-submarine warfare exercise as part of BALTOPS 2019

P-8A Poseidon aircraft conduct anti-submarine warfare exercise as part of BALTOPS 2019

WWII-era Mines Cleared During BALTOPS 2019 by Mine Warfare Task Group

WWII-era Mines Cleared During BALTOPS 2019 by Mine Warfare Task Group

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) combat information center operations

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) combat information center operations

New Airborne Mine Countermeasures Capability in Baltic Sea for First Time in BALTOPS 2019

New Airborne Mine Countermeasures Capability in Baltic Sea for First Time in BALTOPS 2019

WWII-era Mines Cleared During BALTOPS 2019 by Mine Warfare Task Group

WWII-era Mines Cleared During BALTOPS 2019 by Mine Warfare Task Group

Amphibious beach landing at Kallaste Beach, Estonia, BALTOPS 2019

Amphibious beach landing at Kallaste Beach, Estonia, BALTOPS 2019

U.S. Marines and Romanian marines secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer landing ship, ORP Gniezo, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 at Kallaste, Estonia June 12, 2019.

U.S. Marines and Romanian marines secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer landing ship, ORP Gniezo, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 at Kallaste, Estonia June 12, 2019.

Mine Warfare Experimentation Critical During BALTOPS 2019

Mine Warfare Experimentation Critical During BALTOPS 2019

Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, Mine Warfare Task Group Commander, BALTOPS 2019

Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, Mine Warfare Task Group Commander, BALTOPS 2019

Turkish navy lands S70-B Seahawk helicopter aboard USS Mount Whitney

Turkish navy lands S70-B Seahawk helicopter aboard USS Mount Whitney

Sailors aboard the USS Mount Whitney participate in a Mass Casualty Drill

Sailors aboard the USS Mount Whitney participate in a Mass Casualty Drill

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Chief Petty Officer Derek Wilkinson

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Chief Petty Officer Derek Wilkinson

Ships Depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

Ships Depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

T.C.G. Gokova Departs Kiel, Germany for BALTOPS 2019

T.C.G. Gokova Departs Kiel, Germany for BALTOPS 2019

Naval Ships Depart for BALTOPS 2019

Naval Ships Depart for BALTOPS 2019

Time-Lapse of Ship Departure from Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

Time-Lapse of Ship Departure from Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) departs Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) departs Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

USS Mount Whitney sets sail for BALTOPS 2019

USS Mount Whitney sets sail for BALTOPS 2019

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Sub-lieutenant Joaquin Garat

Faces of BALTOPS 2019 - Sub-lieutenant Joaquin Garat

Swedish navy participates in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019

Swedish navy participates in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019

Guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrives in Kiel, Germany

Guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrives in Kiel, Germany

USS Fort McHenry Arrives in Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

USS Fort McHenry Arrives in Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen

Ships in port in preparation for BALTOPS 2019

Ships in port in preparation for BALTOPS 2019

Spanish navy Alvaro da Bazan-class frigate Cristobal Colon (F105) arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen in preparation of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS).

Spanish navy Alvaro da Bazan-class frigate Cristobal Colon (F105) arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen in preparation of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS).

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