United States Army Military District of Washington
| United States Army Military District of Washington | |
|---|---|
United States Army Military District of Washington shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 12 March 1862–1869, 1921–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Army Command |
| Part of | United States Northern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. |
| Nickname | Guardian of the Nation's Capital |
| Mottos | Haec Protegimus ("This We Guard") |
| Website | jtfncr |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MG Antoinette R. Gant |
| Notable commanders | Harry H. Bandholtz John T. Cole |
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The United States Army Military District of Washington (MDW) is one of nineteen major commands of the United States Army. It is headquartered in Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The missions of the units in the Military District of Washington include ceremonial tasks as well as a combat role in the defense of the National Capital Region.
The Military District of Washington also represents the U.S. Army in the Joint Task Force – National Capital Region (JTF-NCR), as well as oversight of all ceremonial operations in Arlington National Cemetery.
The current Commanding General of the Military District of Washington is Major General Antoinette Gant. The Commanding General, Chief of Staff, and Command Sergeant Major of the Military District of Washington hold the same positions at the JTF-NCR, which supervises military planning for the defense of the National Capital Region.