Military District of Washington

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The Military District of Washington (MDW) is one of nineteen major commands of the United States Army. Its headquarters are located at Fort McNair in Washington D.C. The missions of the units in the MDW include ceremonial tasks as well as a combat role in the defense of the National Capital Region.

Besides Ft. McNair, the following installations are included under the umbrella of the MDW's command: Fort Myer, Virginia; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; Fort Meade, Maryland; and Fort Hamilton, New York;

Units attached to the MDW include: 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard); the 12th Aviation Battalion; and the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own). The MDW also represents the U.S. Army in the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR), as well as the overseeing all ceremonial operations in Arlington National Cemetery.

The current Commanding General (CG) of the MDW is Major General Guy C. Swan III. The MDW Chief of Staff, and liaison to the JFHQ-NCR is Colonel Jim Bartran. The Commanding General, Chief of Staff, and Command Sergeant Major of the Military District of Washington hold the same positions at the JFHQ-NCR, which supervises military planning for defense of the National Capital Region.