OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Since the launch of the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, National Guard service members have administered Narcan to at least 18 individuals suffering drug overdoses in the District of Columbia – helping to save lives and build community trust in the mission. Soldiers and Airmen trained in medical specialties, such as Army combat medics, are equipped … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 10, 2025 — A routine patrol near the Washington Monument turned into a moment of human connection late in the evening on Oct. 6, when two National Guard Airmen helped reunite a lost child with his parents amid the bustling crowds of the National Mall. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Kramer and Airman Devontae Taylor recovered a lost child near the Washington … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 9, 2025 – National Guardsmen supporting the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission bring with them an extraordinary range of experiences. From educators, social workers, pastors to first responders, engineers and entrepreneurs. Those civilian backgrounds don’t just shape who we are; they shape how we serve. Each Soldier and Airman supporting the mission draws on … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Task Force Beautification, a D.C. National Guard initiative, has completed its 100th project, revitalizing a recreation center in Ward 7, officials said. The initiative aims to improve public safety and empower communities by addressing the root causes of crime. Task Force Beautification focuses on factors contributing to crime, such as food insecurity, … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Nearly 120 Arkansas National Guardsmen and four UH-72 Lakota aircraft from 1st Battalion,114th Security and Support Aviation Regiment, 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, departed Oct. 5 for a 13-month Title 10 federal active duty deployment to the nation’s southern border in Texas to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Mobilized Arkansas … [Read more...]