DC Government Operations for the DC National Guard

05/11/2026

05/01/2026

Join us at the 52nd Annual DC History Conference and stop by our table to explore the rich history of the . This year’s conference brings together the community to reflect on Washington, D.C.’s past and present through panels, exhibits, and conversations.
It’s especially meaningful to see SGM (Ret.) Jacqueline Whitney— a native Washingtonian who served 27 years with the DCARNG and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom—featured as part of the unit on display. 📸 Also pictured: our director Marcus Hunt alongside Secretary of DC Kimberly Bassett. Come connect with us and be part of the story.

04/13/2026

We were honored to visit Ron Brown Jrotc College Preparatory High School on Friday to share the D.C. National Guard history and story with students and staff through a hands-on artifact display!
Thank you for the warm welcome, future leaders in the making! We enjoyed meeting you all.

01/28/2026

📅 Countdown Alert: 3 Days Until Class 66 Cross Over Ceremony!

Cadets have trained hard, pushed through challenges, and Friday they celebrate their first milestone — with family by their side! 🎉
Families, make sure you’ve RSVP’d. Didn’t get an email? DM us ASAP — we need at least one guest per cadet.

Mentors: Fingerprints will be conducted after the ceremony.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all on Friday, Jan 30! Stay warm and safe until then.

01/28/2026

We had a bit of fun with some of the JROTC Cadets at the Best of the Best Drill Competition!

01/26/2026

The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) has officially opened their application portal for individuals between the ages 14 – 24 seeking a summer internship.

01/15/2026

Precision. Discipline. Excellence.

We’re days away from the DCPS Annual Best of the Best Drill Competition. This prestigious event features top cadets from the DC metropolitan area.

Join us as top drill teams compete for the title and showcase elite skills and teamwork.

01/14/2026

Sylvia “Mama” Lynch spent more than four decades caring for the people behind the uniform, especially the children who would one day become leaders themselves. We will miss you Mama Lynch!

11/20/2025

From games to dips to team colors everywhere, our DCNG community showed up and showed out for kick off!! Special shoutout to MPD's Side by Side band for bringing the music.