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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three guardsmen walk on a dirt path, with the U.S. Capitol in the distance.

On Patrol

Guardsmen assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia conduct a presence patrol in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, Dec. 30, 2025. The mission provides assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department and other local partners to help maintain public safety for district residents, commuters and visitors.

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