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Oct. 9, 2020
113th Wing Fighter Air Defense Center of Excellence Hosts Guardian Shield 20-02

The District of Columbia Air National Guard designed and hosted Guardian Shield 20-02 Sept. 21-25, the largest live-fly cruise missile defense exercise ever held by the Department of Defense. The multi-service, mass-participant exercise tested cruise missile defense tactics, techniques and
Sept. 10, 2020
Interview with the Author: Senior Airman Nicholas Cammaroto

A former Capital Guardian from Southern Maryland is trading his wrench for a pen in a way that is impacting people all around the world with a powerful message. Senior Airman Nicholas Cammaroto, an F-16 Falcon crew chief turned recruiter, has authored his first book, “You Are Loved,” which aims to
June 6, 2020
113th Wing airmen credited with saving a life

Airmen from the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, performed life-saving CPR on a civilian jogger at the Lincoln Memorial, June 4, 2020.
May 10, 2020
In the Time of Coronavirus: Reflections of a D.C. Guardsman

2nd Lt. Deborah Ou-Yang reflects on her experience as a student at the Defense Information School’s Public Affairs Qualification Course, as a public affairs officer in the D.C. Air National Guard, and as a foreign officer in the State Department during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 2020
113th Wing Members Perform First-ever Virtual Drill

Airmen from the 113th Wing performed their first-ever virtual drill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, May 1-2, 2020, to maintain readiness while meeting social distancing standards.
March 25, 2020
District of Columbia National Guard Activated in Response to Coronavirus

The D.C. National Guard is "Always Ready, Always There" in support of Federal and District government partners. The top priority of the DCNG is to defeat the current Coronavirus threat.
Sept. 18, 2019
113th Wing takes tactical pause to focus on resiliency

Airmen from the 113th Wing took time during drill weekend for a Resilience Tactical Pause following an increase in suicides within the Air Force.“The number one thing killing us is not our enemies from wars in Afghanistan or Iraq” said Brig. Gen. Keith G. MacDonald, commander 113th Wing, while
Aug. 20, 2019
DCANG Tech. Sgt. Kelly Downes recognized as Hometown Hero by Baltimore Ravens

D.C. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Downes recognized as Hometown Hero by Baltimore Ravens
Aug. 4, 2019
113th Wing commander promoted to brigadier general

Col. Keith G. MacDonald, commander, 113th Wing, District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), was promoted to brigadier general during a promotion ceremony August 4, 2019 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. surrounded by many family, friends, mentors and airmen.“This is an amazing day. A magnificent day,” said
July 21, 2019
A true triple threat: DC salutes new brigadier general

Col. Mark Maldonado, Commanding General, Air Component Command, District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), was promoted to brigadier general during a promotion ceremony July 20, 2019 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. with Airmen, family and friends.“What you are getting ready to see is the culmination of