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A Navy Sailor is gesturing while talking with a large crowd of high school students, who are sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium.

Joint Armed Forces Color Guard make big impact i...

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Feb. 11, 2025
Each year the U.S. Army Military District of Washington receives requests to support events of all sizes. This...
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Sergeant 1st Class Wins Annual Career Counselor ...

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Feb. 11, 2025
Four career counselors across the U.S. Army Military District of Washington (USAMDW) participated in the...
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Army identifies Third Soldier involved in Helico...

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Feb. 03, 2025
Statement from the U.S. Army regarding the identity of the third Soldier involved in the midair crash at...
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Department of Army identifies two of three Army ...

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Jan. 31, 2025
News release from JTF-NCR/USAMDW providing the identities of two of the three Army Soldiers who were on the...
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Recovery Underway for U.S. Army Helicopter Crash

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Jan. 30, 2025
Official statement from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington about the midair collision between a...
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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President ...

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Jan. 16, 2025
Planning, coordinating and conducting a state funeral is the responsibility of the Joint Task Force-National...
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Guardians Train for Presidential Inauguration

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Jan. 15, 2025
Forty-five guardians trained for the 60th presidential inauguration at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,...
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Army soldiers on horseback, wearing winter dress uniforms, pull a caisson loaded with a flag-draped casket down a city street.

Carter's Humble Legacy Honored With Full Militar...

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Jan. 09, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter returned to Washington for a final procession that merged his unique connection...
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 08, 2025
The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter concludes tomorrow in Washington, D.C., and Georgia.
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Service members in state funeral procession.

USSF Honor Guard supports its first state funeral

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Jan. 08, 2025
The USSF Honor Guard is participating in the thier first state funeral honoring the 39th President of the...
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 07, 2025
The public is invited to pay their respects to the nation’s 39th president as he lies in state 7 a.m...
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Mourners stand with military servicemembers around a flag-draped casket.

A Commander-in-Chief's Final Journey Led by Mili...

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Jan. 07, 2025
President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve...
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 06, 2025
The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter continues tomorrow in Georgia and Washington, D.C.
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 05, 2025
The public is invited to pay their respects to the nation’s 39th president as he continues to lie in repose...
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 04, 2025
The public is invited to pay their respects to the nation’s 39th president as he continues to lie in repose...
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State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter:...

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Jan. 03, 2025
The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins Jan 4.
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Press Credentialing for President Jimmy Carter S...

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Dec. 31, 2024
Official media release from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region that explains the details about how...
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Media attends rehearsal of concept drill for upc...

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Dec. 19, 2024
As the nation prepares for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, the Joint Task Force National Capital Region...
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Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) stand in formation on Whipple Field during a ceremony.

The Old Guard prepares for 60th Presidential Ina...

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Dec. 03, 2024
The U.S. Army’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, embodies the history of uniforms in public...
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Portrait photo of U.S. Army Specialist Luciano Alcala wearing Army combat uniform in front of the U.S. flag

El Paso native joins JTF-NCR supporting 60th Pre...

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Nov. 20, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Luciano Alcala, from El Paso, Texas, recently joined the Joint Task Force-National Capital...
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National Veterans Day Observance open to public 

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Oct. 25, 2024
The 71st annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to...
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Four leaders from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region dressed in a mix of Army uniforms and civilian attire pose for a picture in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

First Nail Ceremony Celebrates Inaugural Season ...

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Sep. 23, 2024
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the Architect of the Capitol officially launched...
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Two soldiers in Army ceremonial uniform (on right) are facing a much taller Army Soldier (on left) who is much taller that the other two Soldiers. They are standing in front of a small, green tent near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Standing tall at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Aug. 16, 2024
When Spc. Malachi Hamber walks out to relieve the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, he always draws...
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A masked veterinarian in a light blue smock and multi-colored hair cover is looking down while performing surgical duties. in the background is medical equipment.

Resiliency Makes the Cut for Army Veterinarian

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Aug. 09, 2024
FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES07.31.2024Story by Master Sgt. William Reinier    Joint Task Force -...
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A man stands with his bicycle in front of a large yellow and brown sign that reads "Boreas Pass." behind him are rolling hills.

Fort Walker civilian bikes 2,745 miles from Albe...

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Aug. 09, 2024
Fort Walker Va. – For 25 years, Robert Maple pushed pedals as his exercise, relaxation and escape. It was not...
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A man in a dark green polo shirt (on left) is shaking hands with a man in Army camouflage (on right) while beginning to stand up from chairs at a glossy, dark brown conference table.

Fort Walker gains efficiency through Intergovern...

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Aug. 07, 2024
Leaders from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) celebrated a new partnership with...
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National Memorial Day Observance Open to Public

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May. 26, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 156th National Memorial Day Observance, recognizing and commemorating the fallen men...
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Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Belvoir nips...

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May. 14, 2024
The Fort Belvoir Veterinary Clinic participated in the annual training exercise for Veterinary Readiness...
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JTF-NCR, MDW bid farewell to titans of the organ...

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Mar. 14, 2024
The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington bid farewell to...
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Two men dressed in Army green camouflage uniforms are shaking hands in front of a large monitor. They both have wooden plaques in their hands.

MDW recognizes excellence in Army retention

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Feb. 21, 2024
Maj. Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp, commanding general of U.S. Army Military District of Washington, recognized eight...
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Joint Armed Forces Color Guard Takes the Field

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Jan. 17, 2024
The smells of charcoal on the grill and freshly fallen rain wafted through the parking lot as 11 service...
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Three people dressed in dark ceremonial Army uniforms are holding microphones and singing on a stage next to a man in a blue suit, no tie, who is also singing into a microphone. There is an Army band in dark ceremonial unifoms seated and performing in the background.

Broadway Star Collaborates, Celebrates with The ...

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Dec. 05, 2023
Some join the military to serve their country and others find ways to support the troops and their families...
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Service members in green U.S. Marine Corps workout gear carry a member dressed in blue U.S. Navy workout gear on their shoulders.

Base HIIT Brings Out Friendly Competition

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Nov. 21, 2023
The Nationals provide many programs and opportunities that serve military members and their families in the...
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MDW hosts 39th Annual Army Ten-Miler

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Nov. 13, 2023
The Army Ten-Miler, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, successfully conducted...
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Good News Story - Army Ten Miler

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Oct. 16, 2019
On a beautiful Sunday morning, 13 October 2019, in the nation’s capital, a small group from the Dunham US Army...
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