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DOW Support to the Southern Border

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Joint Service Commendation Medal

Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, interim commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, awards the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Air Force Capt. Joseph Meilak and Army Sgt. 1st Class Jurgen Soekhoe for meritorious service providing trauma assessment and other lifesaving aid to a member of the public during the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, Washington, Dec. 24, 2025.

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