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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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Service members from the U.S., Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago, and Guyana participated in an anti-pirating exercise on an offshore supply ship moored in Georgetown, Guyana July 24, 2023.

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Service members from the U.S., Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago, and Guyana participated in an anti-pirating exercise on an offshore supply ship moored in Georgetown, Guyana July 24, 2023. This multinational training exercise was part of TRADEWINDS23. This high-stress scenario incorporated role-playing enemy forces to simulate a realistic environment.

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Caribbean Task Force brief distinguished visitors during TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen load C-130J, departing from TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen load C-130J, departing from TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen load C-130J, departing from TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen load C-130J, departing from TRADEWINDS 25

U.S. Marines conduct combined small arms live-fire range at TRADEWINDS 25

U.S. Marines conduct combined small arms live-fire range at TRADEWINDS 25

U.S. Marines lead multinational force M17 range during TRADEWINDS 25

U.S. Marines lead multinational force M17 range during TRADEWINDS 25

Marines lead combined MAAWS range during TRADEWINDS 25

Marines lead combined MAAWS range during TRADEWINDS 25

137th SOW OKANG Airmen maneuver through TRADEWINDS25

137th SOW OKANG Airmen maneuver through TRADEWINDS25

Combined forces conduct jungle patrol training during TRADEWINDS 25

Combined forces conduct jungle patrol training during TRADEWINDS 25

Multinational Caribbean Task Force conducts cross-training to help increase interoperability

Multinational Caribbean Task Force conducts cross-training to help increase interoperability

137th SOW Airmen establish communications in Martinique

137th SOW Airmen establish communications in Martinique

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen establish communications in Martinique

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen establish communications in Martinique

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen conduct TCCC familiarization exercises during TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen conduct TCCC familiarization exercises during TRADEWINDS 25

US, Caribbean, and Latin American Forces conduct joint security operations

US, Caribbean, and Latin American Forces conduct joint security operations

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen establish mobile communications during TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll: 137th SOW Airmen establish mobile communications during TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW, Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force integrate for knowledge exchange

B-Roll:137th SOW, Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force integrate for knowledge exchange

Multinational special operations forces service members conduct waterborne operations at TRADEWINDS 25

Multinational special operations forces service members conduct waterborne operations at TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen depart from Trinidad and Tobago during TRADEWINDS 25

B-Roll:137th SOW Airmen depart from Trinidad and Tobago during TRADEWINDS 25

25th Marines Take Part In Multi-National Exercise TW24

25th Marines Take Part In Multi-National Exercise TW24

Barbados Key Leaders discuss TRADEWINDS 24 exercise

Barbados Key Leaders discuss TRADEWINDS 24 exercise

TRADEWINDS 24 culminates with closing ceremony in Barbados

TRADEWINDS 24 culminates with closing ceremony in Barbados

TRADEWINDS 24 co-lead discusses exercise

TRADEWINDS 24 co-lead discusses exercise

Tradewinds 24 highlights Women, Peace, and Security initiative in Barbados

Tradewinds 24 highlights Women, Peace, and Security initiative in Barbados

Exercise participants demonstrate lessons learned during TRADEWINDS 24 to distinguished visitors

Exercise participants demonstrate lessons learned during TRADEWINDS 24 to distinguished visitors

FBI and Royal Barbados Police Force Conduct Active Shooter Training at TRADEWINDS 24

FBI and Royal Barbados Police Force Conduct Active Shooter Training at TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations increase explosive ordinance disposal proficiency during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations increase explosive ordinance disposal proficiency during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations explosive ordinance disposal elements conduct hostage simulation during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations explosive ordinance disposal elements conduct hostage simulation during TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard gives class on IUU fishing to partner nations

U.S. Coast Guard gives class on IUU fishing to partner nations

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Division fire M240B machine guns during exercise TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Division fire M240B machine guns during exercise TRADEWINDS 24

Colombia, Dominican Republic conduct defensive tactics training at TRADEWINDS 24

Colombia, Dominican Republic conduct defensive tactics training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard teaches partner nations self defense at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard teaches partner nations self defense at TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Regional Security System instructors teach multinational teams how to respond to petrol bombs at TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Regional Security System instructors teach multinational teams how to respond to petrol bombs at TRADEWINDS 24

Joint Forces Dive Training TRADEWINDS 24

Joint Forces Dive Training TRADEWINDS 24

Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct pistol range TRADEWINDS 24

Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct pistol range TRADEWINDS 24

French navy participates in passing exercise during TRADEWINDS 24

French navy participates in passing exercise during TRADEWINDS 24

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FBI Evidence Response Team instructs crime scene evidence gathering techniques to Colombian, Guatemalan, Dominican Republic police officers

BROLL Netherlands Marines conduct dynamic range at TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Netherlands Marines conduct dynamic range at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducts weapons and marksmanship training with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducts weapons and marksmanship training with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instruct TCCC with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instruct TCCC with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security training at TRADEWINDS 23

Women, Peace, and Security training at TRADEWINDS 23

Tradewinds Jungle Amphibious Training School 2023

Tradewinds Jungle Amphibious Training School 2023

Multinational distinguished visitors from arrive to view the culmination of Tradewinds 2023

Multinational distinguished visitors from arrive to view the culmination of Tradewinds 2023

Royal Bermuda Regiment TRADEWINDS 23 mock raid first-person point of view b-roll package

Royal Bermuda Regiment TRADEWINDS 23 mock raid first-person point of view b-roll package

Service members from the U.S., Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago, and Guyana participated in an anti-pirating exercise on an offshore supply ship moored in Georgetown, Guyana July 24, 2023.

Service members from the U.S., Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago, and Guyana participated in an anti-pirating exercise on an offshore supply ship moored in Georgetown, Guyana July 24, 2023.

Multinational service members jump from UH60

Multinational service members jump from UH60

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Multinational explosive ordnance disposal training at Camp Stephenson

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