The 257th Army Band performs a concert at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax County, Virginia, on July 18, 2024, as a part of their Summer Concert Series. U.S. Army Sgt. Vicki Golding, a vocalist and U.S. Army Spc. Robert Cooper, an audio engineer, describes what the Army band means to them. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Carrol Hughes, 715th Public Affairs Detachment)
Spc. Jimena Salazar, a military police officer with the 276th Military Police Company, was named the D.C. Army National Guard's Soldier of the Year for 2024. Salazar credits her success to personal courage, mentorship, and support from her family and unit.
Studies show that working women who take vacations are less likely to deal with depression and chronic stress than those who skip out on their annual leave. However, vacations can induce stress when considering the cost of the trip and its associated expenses. In light of this correlation, the District of Columbia National Guard's Female Mentorship and Morale Program held a lunch session enlightening members on ways to mitigate travel costs.
