Washington, D.C. – Uniformed soldiers and airmen from the D.C. National Guard could be seen walking the concourse of Nationals Park on August 19, part of an active support mission assisting local law enforcement as part of the “Safe and Beautiful Task Force.”

Assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia, the Guardsmen were deployed to bolster public safety and strengthen community presence during ongoing operations at the ballpark and beyond.

Among them was Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Jay Green of the 113th Wing, who said the mission holds personal meaning. “I grew up here all my life and this mission is very important,” Green said. “It helps show the public that we actually care about them.”

The task force’s work includes foot patrols, direct coordination with police, and serving as

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