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District of Columbia National Guard
D.C. Army National Guard|D.C. Air National Guard
2,700
ARNG Strength
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Army National Guard
HeadquartersWashington
Major Units74th Troop Command, Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe
InstallationsD.C. Armory
Air National Guard
Wings113th Wing
BasesJoint Base Andrews
District of Columbia Guard Benefits
Tuition Assistance
DC State Tuition Assistance (DCTA) provides DC National Guard members up to $20,000 per fiscal year toward tuition plus up to $500 in fees, usable at any accredited US institution.
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Tax Benefits
DC residents pay full DC income tax on military pay (active and drill). Nonresidents stationed in DC under orders are exempt. DC offers no general military retirement pay subtraction.
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
State-Specific
DC Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction reduces assessed value by $445,000 for veterans rated 100% P&T or unemployable, subject to AGI cap (under DC Law 22-283).
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Benefits sourced from public state government websites. Verify current eligibility with your recruiter and state benefits office.
Activation History (1)
Capitol Security MissionCivil Unrest
2021 — May 2021|~2,500 troops|ARNG
D.C. Guard activated for Capitol security. Eventually 26,000+ Guard members from all states supported the mission.
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