U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the District of Columbia National Guard conduct support efforts to aid with a 5K for the Special Olympics and local law enforcement at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D. C. Safe and Beautiful mission providing critical support to the D. C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Katlynn Pickle)
LAGRANGE, Ga. – The 49th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Georgia (EANGGA) Conference gathered enlisted Soldiers, Airmen, and their families to foster professional development, mutual support, and advocacy. As the state-level annual meeting for the association, the conference serves as a forum to elevate the welfare and prestige of the Georgia National Guard while conducting critical organizational business—all to advance policies and benefits that impact Guardsmen and their loved ones.
Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, joined Maj. Gen. Richard Wilson, Georgia’s Adjutant General; Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks; and Rep. Josh Bonner, Chairman of the Defense &...
Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, is presented a plaque of appreciation by the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Georgia during its annual conference, Sept. 20, 2025, in LaGrange, Ga. The event brings together enlisted leaders, Soldiers, and Airmen to promote professional development, mutual support, and advocacy.
