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80 Years Ago, National Guard Units Played Key Role in D-Day Landings
June 5, 2024
The build-up of Omaha Beach. Reinforcements of men and equipment moving inland. Photo courtesy of Center of Military History.

District of Columbia Guard Pilot Proud of Filipino Roots
May 17, 2024
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Alora, operations officer and UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, District of Columbia Army National Guard, stands for a photograph at Davison Army Airfield, Va., April 16, 2024.

Mechanics Help DC National Guard Maintain Readiness
November 20, 2023
Dozens of wheeled vehicle mechanics keep tactical vehicles operational at the District of Columbia National Guard’s Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Oct. 21, 2023.

Guard Senior Spouse Recognizes DCNG Family Readiness Program
February 10, 2023
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie L. McCandless, left, commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard, and Kelly Hokanson, spouse of the chief of the National Guard Bureau, watch a video at the District of Columbia Armory in Washington Feb. 9, 2023. Hokanson and McCandless recognized the DCNG Family Readiness Program for supporting more than 26,000 Soldiers and Airmen during the Capitol Response.

Face of Defense: Leading the D.C. National Guard
October 4, 2021
Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie McCandless, commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, waves to the crowd after throwing the ceremonial first pitch during National Guard Day at Nationals Park in Washington, Aug. 13, 2021. The Washington Nationals dedicate a special game each season to honor and celebrate each branch of the military.

Breaking barriers in aviation maintenance for 35 years
March 25, 2021
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Melinda Herder, District of Columbia National Guard, stands with helicopters on the flight line at Davison Army Airfield, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Herder is the facility maintenance officer at the D.C. National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility.

DC Guard leader sees great things for women in the military
March 1, 2021
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Naconda Hinton, Joint Task Force senior enlisted leader, District of Columbia National Guard, talks about her experiences throughout her career at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Feb. 7, 2021.

DCNG plays historical role in presidential inaugurations
December 21, 2020
Members of the Police Task Force escort members in the inauguration rehearsal parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2017. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including Reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and defense support of civil authorities during the inaugural period.