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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 diary 4: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

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April 26, 2020 | 1:19

200426-N-EV253-2001 NEW YORK (April 26, 2020) - Video diary 4: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) while the ship is New York City in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort cares for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. Comfort is working with Javits New York Medical Station as an integrated system to relieve the New York City medical system, in support of U.S. Northern Command's Defense Support of Civil Authorities as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sara Eshleman)

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The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk

The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk

Time lapse of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Time lapse of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Faces of Comfort Video

Faces of Comfort Video

The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Virginia

The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Virginia

The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Virginia

The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Virginia

Time lapse of USNS Comfort departing NYC

Time lapse of USNS Comfort departing NYC

USNS Comfort Departs New York City

USNS Comfort Departs New York City

USNS Comfort Departs NYC

USNS Comfort Departs NYC

Cmdr. Fredrick Huss recounts his experience working as a nurse in the intensive care unit aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort

Cmdr. Fredrick Huss recounts his experience working as a nurse in the intensive care unit aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort

Video diary 4: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Video diary 4: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Roanoke, Va. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Roanoke, Va. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Faces of Comfort: Chief Engineer Aboard USNS Comfort Implements Controls to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission Amongst Crew Members

Faces of Comfort: Chief Engineer Aboard USNS Comfort Implements Controls to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission Amongst Crew Members

Faces of Comfort: Chief Engineer Implements Controls to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission Amongst Crew Members

Faces of Comfort: Chief Engineer Implements Controls to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission Amongst Crew Members

Virtual Tour: Pharmacy Aboard USNS Comfort

Virtual Tour: Pharmacy Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

U.S. Navy Doctors, Nurses and Corpsmen Treat Patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort

Faces of Comfort: Nutrition Services Aboard USNS Comfort

Faces of Comfort: Nutrition Services Aboard USNS Comfort

Virtual Tour: HM3 Wright Gives Tour of a Ward Aboard USNS Comfort

Virtual Tour: HM3 Wright Gives Tour of a Ward Aboard USNS Comfort

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremy Parr discusses his responsibilities working in the microbiology lab aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremy Parr discusses his responsibilities working in the microbiology lab aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

23d Wing mask guidance update

23d Wing mask guidance update

Faces of Comfort: Infection Control Nurse Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Faces of Comfort: Infection Control Nurse Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

USNS Comfort in NYC

USNS Comfort in NYC

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Albin discusses his responsibilities working in a COVID 19 positive ward aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Albin discusses his responsibilities working in a COVID 19 positive ward aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Video diary 3: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Video diary 3: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo checks in from aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Lt. Cmdr. Nevin Yazici, infection control nurse, discusses nursing protocol in regards to treating both COVID-19 positive and negative patients aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Lt. Cmdr. Nevin Yazici, infection control nurse, discusses nursing protocol in regards to treating both COVID-19 positive and negative patients aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Zephyr Cove, Nev. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Zephyr Cove, Nev. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Lt. Cmdr. Nevin Yazici discusses her responsibilities as the infection control nurse aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Lt. Cmdr. Nevin Yazici discusses her responsibilities as the infection control nurse aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Janet Rosas

Interview with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Janet Rosas

Cmdr. Nevin Yazici, infection control nurse, discusses nursing protocol in regards to treating both COVID-19 positive and negative patients aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Cmdr. Nevin Yazici, infection control nurse, discusses nursing protocol in regards to treating both COVID-19 positive and negative patients aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

USNS Comfort in NYC

USNS Comfort in NYC

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Malcolm Burts, a surgical technologist originally from Yonkers, New York aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Malcolm Burts, a surgical technologist originally from Yonkers, New York aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Marco Hubahib, from Elmhurst, Queens in New York City, aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Marco Hubahib, from Elmhurst, Queens in New York City, aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

U.S. Sailors practice using a Reeves sleeve stretcher aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

U.S. Sailors practice using a Reeves sleeve stretcher aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Lt. j.g. Johnny Bravo leads a service on Easter Sunday aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Lt. j.g. Johnny Bravo leads a service on Easter Sunday aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Thought of the Day: Helpers

Thought of the Day: Helpers

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) holds Easter Sunday services.

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) holds Easter Sunday services.

Pittsfield, Mass. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Pittsfield, Mass. Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Toledo, Ohio Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

Toledo, Ohio Native Serves Aboard USNS Comfort

We're in this Together

We're in this Together

Interview with Lt. Cmdr. Chad Hamilton, command chaplain aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with Lt. Cmdr. Chad Hamilton, command chaplain aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with U.S. Navy Lt. Catharyn Nosek, a nurse working in the intensive care unit aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with U.S. Navy Lt. Catharyn Nosek, a nurse working in the intensive care unit aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Video diary with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo

Video diary with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allie Agudelo

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brittany Berkley, shift team lead with the patient transport team, who explains patient transfer protocol from the pier to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Interview with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brittany Berkley, shift team lead with the patient transport team, who explains patient transfer protocol from the pier to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Interview with U.S. Lt. j.g. Stephanie Benn, a member of the patient transport team for the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

Interview with U.S. Lt. j.g. Stephanie Benn, a member of the patient transport team for the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

USNS Comfort Admits Patients from the Pier

USNS Comfort Admits Patients from the Pier

Capt. Patrick Amersbach is the commanding officer of the Military Treatment Facility aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Capt. Patrick Amersbach is the commanding officer of the Military Treatment Facility aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with Capt. Joseph O’Brien is the mission commander for Task Force New York City aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Interview with Capt. Joseph O’Brien is the mission commander for Task Force New York City aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

Pharmacy Aboard USNS Comfort

Pharmacy Aboard USNS Comfort

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