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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three guardsmen in camouflage uniforms patrol a monument with large, white marble columns on a bright day, with trees in the background.

Safe and Beautiful

Mississippi National Guardsmen assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia patrol the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Aug. 24, 2026. About 4,300 guardsmen are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, helping the Metropolitan Police Department ensure the safety of residents, commuters and visitors.

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