SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 – Soldiers and airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are delivering essential sustainment support to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, Joint Task Force District of Columbia, mission by ensuring guard members remain equipped, supplied and ready to safeguard the nation’s capital.
Operating from a logistics support area at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and forward positions across the district, Tennessee guard sustainment and supply personnel provide critical resources that enable mission success. From maintaining accountability of sensitive equipment to distributing mission-essential gear, supply professionals ensure every patrol element and command team can remain focused on public safety.
“By equipping our guardsmen with the tools they need, we’re ensuring [the task force] is a strong, capable force,” said Army Staff Sgt. Cody Ruth, a supply sergeant assigned to the 269th Military Police Company, Tennessee National Guard. “Investment in preparation today directly translates to mission success tomorrow. Our soldiers and airmen are prepared to accomplish their mission.”…