District of Columbia Air National Guard
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The District of Columbia Air National Guard is the air force
militia
of the U.S.
federal district of Washington, D.C.
It is, along with the District of Columbia Army National Guard
, an element of the District of Columbia National Guard
.
is unique among the United States Air National Guard. Known as the 'Capital Guardians', the wing provides air sovereignty forces to defend the U.S. Capital, and also provides fighter, airlift and support forces capable of local, national and global employment. Because Washington, D.C. lacks an Air Force installation with a runway, DC Air National Guard units are stationed at nearby Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
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The 231st Combat Communications Squadron was deactivated on 30 March 2008 with its missions assumed by units of the DC Army National Guard.
District of Columbia Army National Guard
231st Combat Communications Squadron
Air force
An air force, also known in some countries as an air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or...
militia
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
of the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
federal district of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
It is, along with the District of Columbia Army National Guard
District of Columbia Army National Guard
The District of Columbia Army National Guard is composed of 10 units:* 74th Troop Command* 260th Regiment RTI * 33d WMD Civil Support Team* 121st Medical Command* 257th AG Band Army* Mobilization Augmentation Command...
, an element of the District of Columbia National Guard
District of Columbia National Guard
The District of Columbia National Guard is the branch of the United States National Guard based in Washington, D.C.. It comprises both Army National Guard and Air National Guard components....
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Mission
Operated by the District of Columbia Air National Guard, the 113th Wing113th Wing
The United States Air Force's 113th Wing is an Air National Guard fighter unit located at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The Wing is the only Air National Guard unit that resides in a state other than its base...
is unique among the United States Air National Guard. Known as the 'Capital Guardians', the wing provides air sovereignty forces to defend the U.S. Capital, and also provides fighter, airlift and support forces capable of local, national and global employment. Because Washington, D.C. lacks an Air Force installation with a runway, DC Air National Guard units are stationed at nearby Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
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Units
- 113th Wing113th WingThe United States Air Force's 113th Wing is an Air National Guard fighter unit located at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The Wing is the only Air National Guard unit that resides in a state other than its base...
- 121st Fighter Squadron121st Fighter SquadronThe 121st Fighter Squadron flies the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. It is a unit of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 113th Wing.-Mission:...
- 121st Weather Flight121st Weather FlightThe 121st Weather Flight is a subordinate unit of the 113th Wing of the United States Air Force based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.The flight provides comprehensive weather support to the 121st Fighter Squadron, and general weather support to the 113th Wing, 231st Combat Communications...
- 201st Airlift Squadron201st Airlift SquadronThe 201st Airlift Squadron flies Boeing C-40 Clipper and the C-38 Courier. It is a unit of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 113th Wing.-Mission:...
- 121st Fighter Squadron
The 231st Combat Communications Squadron was deactivated on 30 March 2008 with its missions assumed by units of the DC Army National Guard.
See also
District of Columbia National GuardDistrict of Columbia National Guard
The District of Columbia National Guard is the branch of the United States National Guard based in Washington, D.C.. It comprises both Army National Guard and Air National Guard components....
District of Columbia Army National Guard
District of Columbia Army National Guard
The District of Columbia Army National Guard is composed of 10 units:* 74th Troop Command* 260th Regiment RTI * 33d WMD Civil Support Team* 121st Medical Command* 257th AG Band Army* Mobilization Augmentation Command...
231st Combat Communications Squadron
231st Combat Communications Squadron
The 231st Combat Communications Squadron was a tenant unit of the 113th Wing based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, USA.The squadron used traditional military communications systems such as the Defense Switch Network , the Automated Digital Network , and Defense Messaging System , as well as...