Capt. Yolanda Lee is not your average army officer. Lee was commissioned second lieutenant by the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Howard University in 2002, and served as the commander of the 275th Military Police Company. Born on Nov. 12, 1975 in the District of Columbia, Lee began her military career on March 2, 1993 […]
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Another Chance at Success
The Capitol Guardian Youth Challenge Academy, sponsored by the D.C. National Guard, one of 34 nationwide, has been recognized as one of the nation’s most effective and cost efficient programs for at-risk young people. “The Capitol Guardian youth challenge program provides an educational opportunity for young people who have not been as successful in the […]
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Major General Errol R. Schwartz: Born to Lead
On a recent summer day, U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-4) had the unique opportunity to soar with the Falcons of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard (DCANG). “It was the ride of a lifetime,” she said as she suited up and boarded the aircraft for an F-16 orientation flight at Joint Base […]
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CSM Michael Williams: Taking Troops to the Next Level
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Michael W. Williams embodies the definition of the word leadership. He is dedicated, full of integrity and displays a sense of humor; he can best be described as a simplifier… one who is able to make complex issues plainly and understandable. As the Command Sergeant Major of the military organization known […]