DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade, created by a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump to address a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. Acquired via a U.S. Navy partnership, it is the first Army-operated waterborne platform in the capital, supporting security during major events like Fourth of July. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and coordinate with D.C. police.
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DC National Guard commissions first maritime security vessel for capital waterway defense
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane, brigade commander, emphasized deterrence through presence and training. The brigade plans to acquire four more vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness to protect the capital.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane, the brigade commander, emphasized the vessel's role in deterrence and rapid response. The brigade plans to acquire four additional vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness to protect the capital.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane emphasized deterrence through presence and training. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness.
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DC National Guard commissions first maritime security vessel for capital waterways
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane, brigade commander, emphasized deterrence through presence and training. The brigade plans to acquire four additional vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness to protect the capital.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, marking the first time an Army unit in the nation's capital will operate a waterborne platform. The vessel is assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade, which was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations. Army Col. Larry Doane, commander of the brigade, emphasized the vessel's role in deterrence and rapid response. The brigade plans to acquire four additional vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department's fleet. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness to protect the capital.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support security during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane emphasized deterrence and coordination with civilian agencies. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and work with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in 2025 by executive order from President Donald Trump to address a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. Army Col. Larry Doane, the brigade commander, emphasized the vessel's role in deterrence and rapid response. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called the capability an investment in partnerships and readiness to protect the capital.
DC National Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and work with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Col. Larry Doane emphasized the vessel's role in deterrence and rapid response, while Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called it an investment in partnerships and modern capabilities.
DC National Guard commissions first maritime security vessel
The District of Columbia National Guard has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, assigned to the 260th Special Purpose Brigade. The brigade was created in response to a 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump addressing a 'crime emergency' in Washington, D.C. The vessel, acquired through a partnership with the U.S. Navy, is the first waterborne platform operated by an Army unit in the nation's capital. It will support waterborne security operations during major events like Fourth of July celebrations and enhance homeland defense. The brigade plans to add four more vessels and coordinate with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Army Col. Larry Doane emphasized the vessel's role in deterrence and rapid response, while Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II called it an investment in partnerships and modern capabilities.