DC National Guard

National Guard Soldiers serve both community and country. Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. The Guard always responds with speed, strength and efficiency, helping to defend American freedom and ideals.

As a Guard Soldier, your primary area of operation is your home state. Any governor or the president himself can call on the Guard at a moment’s notice. Typically, Guard Soldiers live at home, where they can be near friends and family while holding a civilian job. Drill is scheduled just one weekend each month. Two-week Annual Training takes place once each year.

Use our app to:

- Find a recruiter

- Learn about eligibility, careers, & benefits

- Watch Guard TV

- Send in pictures & audio clips

- Connect via social media

- Check out upcoming events

- Post to our community message board

- and more!