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As militia units, the units in the District of Columbia Air National Guard are not in the normal [[United States Air Force]] chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the [[District of Columbia National Guard]] unless they are federalized by order of the [[President of the United States]]. The District of Columbia Air National Guard is headquartered in Washington D.C., and its commander is Major General Errol R. Schwartz.
As militia units, the units in the District of Columbia Air National Guard are not in the normal [[United States Air Force]] chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the [[District of Columbia National Guard]] unless they are federalized by order of the [[President of the United States]]. The District of Columbia Air National Guard is headquartered in Washington D.C., and its commander is Major General Errol R. Schwartz.


==Mission==
==Overview==
Operated by the District of Columbia Air National Guard, the [[113th Wing]] 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]].
The District of Columbia Air National Guard is unique among the [[United States Air National Guard]]. 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]].

Under the "Total Force" concept, District of Columbia Air National Guard units are considered to be Air Reserve Components (ARC) of the [[United States Air Force]] (USAF). District of Columbia ANG units are trained and equipped by the Air Force and are operationally gained by a [[Major Command of the USAF]] if federalized. In addition, the District of Columbia Air National Guard forces are assigned to Air Expeditionary Forces and are subject to deployment tasking orders along with their active duty and [[Air Force Reserve]] counterparts in their assigned cycle deployment window.

Along with their federal reserve obligations, as state militia units the elements of the District of Columbia ANG are subject to being activated by order of the Governor to provide protection of life and property, and preserve peace, order and public safety. State missions include disaster relief in times of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and forest fires, search and rescue, protection of vital public services, and support to civil defense.


== Units ==
== Units ==

Revision as of 14:04, 8 January 2013

District of Columbia Air National Guard
DC Air National Guard 121st Fighter Squadron F-16s over Washington DC.
Active10 April 1941 - present
Country United States
Allegiance District of Columbia
Branch  Air National Guard
Role"To meet district and federal mission responsibilities."
Part ofDistrict of Columbia National Guard
United States National Guard Bureau
Garrison/HQDistrict of Columbia Air National Guard, 2001 East Capital St, SE, Washington DC 20003
Commanders
Civilian leadershipPresident Barack Obama
(Commander-in-Chief)
Michael B. Donley
(Secretary of the Air Force)
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
(Mayor of Washington, D.C.)
Military leadershipMajor General Errol R. Schwartz
Insignia
Emblem of the District of Columbia Air National Guard
Aircraft flown
FighterF-16C/D Fighting Falcon
TransportC-38A Courier, C-40C Clipper

The District of Columbia Air National Guard (DC ANG) is the air force militia of the District of Columbia, United States of America. It is, along with the District of Columbia Army National Guard, an element of the District of Columbia National Guard.

As militia units, the units in the District of Columbia Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia National Guard unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States. The District of Columbia Air National Guard is headquartered in Washington D.C., and its commander is Major General Errol R. Schwartz.

Overview

The District of Columbia Air National Guard is unique among the United States Air National Guard. 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.

Under the "Total Force" concept, District of Columbia Air National Guard units are considered to be Air Reserve Components (ARC) of the United States Air Force (USAF). District of Columbia ANG units are trained and equipped by the Air Force and are operationally gained by a Major Command of the USAF if federalized. In addition, the District of Columbia Air National Guard forces are assigned to Air Expeditionary Forces and are subject to deployment tasking orders along with their active duty and Air Force Reserve counterparts in their assigned cycle deployment window.

Along with their federal reserve obligations, as state militia units the elements of the District of Columbia ANG are subject to being activated by order of the Governor to provide protection of life and property, and preserve peace, order and public safety. State missions include disaster relief in times of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and forest fires, search and rescue, protection of vital public services, and support to civil defense.

Units

The 231st Combat Communications Squadron was inactivated on 30 March 2008 with its missions assumed by units of the DC Army National Guard.

See also

District of Columbia National Guard
District of Columbia Army National Guard
231st Combat Communications Squadron

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