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2 weeks ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 WASHINGTON — Senior Airman Trina Quirindongo, a recruiter for the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, is proving that military service and pageantry are not mutually exclusive. Recently crowned Ms. DC, Quirindongo is using her platform to focus on real-world needs, unity, resilience, and service to the community—principles that align with Department of Defense community outreach activities.
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2 weeks ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron with the District of Columbia Air National Guard has reached an impressive safety milestone, recording over 1,114 days without an accident. The team’s high standards and rigorous commitment to workplace safety ensures the protection of both its civilian and military members and the broader JBA installation community.
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3 weeks ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 Members of the District of Columbia National Guard and Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing unfurl a large flag during opening ceremony of the Washington Nationals Home Opener at Nationals Park, on March 27, 2025. Additionally, members of the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard conducted an F-16 flyover during the national anthem.
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3 weeks ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
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4 weeks ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 WASHINGTON – In preparation for the 60th Presidential Inauguration (PI60), the District of Columbia National Guard overhauled its reception and personnel accountability process, replacing outdated manual systems with modern digital solutions. Led by LTC Tyson Mele, the Joint Task Force J1, the transition dramatically improved efficiency, accuracy, and security for the thousands of inbound Guardsmen supporting the event.
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1 month ago | 
nationalguard.mil | Wayne Clyne |Ayan Sheikh
EDGEWOOD, Md. – Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, celebrated their return home from a federal mission at the southern border under the direction of U.S. Northern Command March 8.
The 118 Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Alpha Company, 1-224th Aviation Regiment, deployed with their UH-72 Lakota light utility helicopters from October 2023 to November 2024.
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1 month ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 WASHINGTON — For U.S. Army Sgt. Dallas Davis, the D.C. National Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) is a prevention and deterrence-focused support unit, safeguarding the District and nation. As a survey team member, her role involves being ready to respond to hazardous materials incidents—often in a hazmat suit—and coordinating with local and federal partner agencies.
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2 months ago | 
army.mil | Ayan Sheikh
WASHINGTON - A District of Columbia National Guard Soldier’s quick thinking and training proved lifesaving when she rescued a teenage driver trapped in a car after a devastating crash near Annapolis, Maryland. U.S. Army Spc. Ruth Arias, a military police officer with the 273rd Military Police Company, was heading home from work when she saw a car veer off the road, strike a pole and crash into the woods. What happened next was a testament to the Soldier’s readiness and courage.
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2 months ago | 
dvidshub.net | Ayan Sheikh
9 WASHINGTON — A D.C. National Guard soldier’s quick thinking and training proved lifesaving when she rescued a teenage driver trapped in a car after a devastating crash near Annapolis, Md.U.S. Army Spc. Ruth Arias, a military police officer with the 273rd Military Police Company, was heading home from work when she witnessed a car veer off the road, strike a pole, and crash into the woods. What happened next was a testament to the soldier’s readiness and courage.
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2 months ago | 
army.mil | Ayan Sheikh
WASHINGTON – About two dozen District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command members returned from a 12-month deployment supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the federal Southwest border mission. Members of Detachment 1, A Company 1/224th Security and Support Battalion responded to a request for assistance by the Department of Homeland Security through the Department of Defense.
