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250816-A-BI528-1057

U.S. Airmen assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force continue to patrol in Washington, D.C., August 16, 2025. Approximately 800 National Guard service members comprise JTF-DC to support the DC Safe and Beautiful Taskforce. These National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, perimeter control, logistics and communications in support of law enforcement. A majority of the D.C. National Guard personnel live and work in the local community and have existing relationships to support law enforcement.

PHOTO BY: Sgt. Joseph Spraktes
VIRIN: 250816-A-BI528-1057.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

VR 24-70mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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