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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.

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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
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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
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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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B-ROLL: US, Ghana open the African Land Forces Summit 2025

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

April 7, 2025 | 4:14

More than 40 African Land Force Commanders attend the opening ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2025 in Accra, Ghana, April 7, 2025. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Ghana Armed Forces, ALFS 2025 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, April 7-10, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, to address shared security challenges. (U.S. Army video by Enoch Eshun)

Shot List:
(00:00:00) MEDIUM SHOT: US Lt. Col. Elliot Olmstead speaking with an African partner
(00:03:08) MEDIUM SHOT: Burkina Faso Colonel Hamed Rouamba speaking with other partners
(00:05:18) MEDIUM SHOT: US soldiers shaking Hands
(00:09:19) MEDIUM SHOT: US Major General speaking with a Cape Verde soldier
(00:13:18) MEDIUM SHOT: African soldier taking pictures
(00:18:19) MEDIUM SHOT: African soldiers having a conversation
(00:23:02) LONG SHOT: Soldiers marching
(00:43:20) MEDIUM SHOT: US soldier speaking with a Ghanaian partner
(00:47:11) CLOSE UP SHOT: A shot of a France Army badge
(00:51:01) LONG SHOT: soldiers at parade
(00:58:06) LONG SHOT: Army band marching
(01:11:11) LONG SHOT: Soldiers marching
(01:22:15) LONG SHOT: A Soldier giving a command at a parade
(01:30:15) CLOSE UP : Soldier holding raffles at a parade
(01:35:05) WIDE SHOT: Army band playing their instrument
(01:46:04) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey speaking with US Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer
(01:53:05) LONG SHOT: Soldiers at a parade standing at ease
(01:58:07) MEDIUM SHOT : Arrival of defence minister Edward Omane Boamah
(02:03:08) LONG SHOT : Defence minister Edward Omane Boamah inspecting a parade
(02:14:16) MEDIUM SHOT :Defence minister Edward Omane Boamah inspecting a parade
(02:21:22) CLOSE UP: Defence minister Edward Omane Boamah inspecting a parade
(02:29:10)MEDIUM SHOT: Defence minister Edward Omane Boamah shaking hands with General's of various Countries
(02:36:00) LONG SHOT: Generals saluting to an anthem on stage
(02:42:13) CLOSE UP: US army saluting
(02:55:08) MEDIUM SHOT: US soldiers saluting
(03:02:20) CLOSE UP: US army saluting
(03:10:00) MEDIUM SHOT: African soldiers saluting to an anthem
(03:17:15) MEDIUM SHOT: Tanzania soldier taking notes
(03:21:00) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey giving a speech
(03:27:09) WIDE SHOT: Senior military leaders seated
(03:35:14) WIDE SHOT: Senior military leaders seated
(03:41:22) LONG SHOT: Defence minister Edward Omane Boamah giving a speech
(03:50:01) MEDIUM SHOT: Minister Edward Omane Boamah,Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey,Virginia Palmer,MAJ. GEN. Gbetanu pose for a photo
(03:54:02) MEDIUM SHOT: Army officials having a conversation
(03:59:13) MEDIUM SHOT: Soldier having a conversation
(04:03:17) CLOSE UP: Official party posing for group photo
(04:09:09) WIDE SHOT: Official party posing for group photo