U.S. Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, D.C. The task force works alongside the Metropolitan Police Department and other city agencies to help ensure the safety, cleanliness and well-being of the nation’s capital. Through daily patrols, cleanup efforts and community engagement, the mission strengthens trust between the National Guard and the citizens they serve.
Individuals interested in serving their community and joining the mission can connect with a local recruiter at dc.ng.mil/Join-the-DC-National-Guard/DC-Army-National-Guard-Recruiting/Recruiter-Contacts. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. William Blankenship_
From the sidewalks of Georgetown to the trails of Rock Creek Park, signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission — a coordinated federal, local, and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the District’s most recognizable spaces.
Launched in August 2025, the initiative brings together multiple agencies, including the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland Security,...
