Military District of Washington

The Military District of Washington also known as the MDW, is the U.S. Army military district in the national capital region. The agency is responsible for ceremonies and special events in the Washington, D.C. area. It also is the agency that oversees military installations in the Washington area, as well as Arlington National Cemetery.

Related Topics:
U.S. Army - Washington, D.C. - Arlington National Cemetery

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Some of the ceremonies the MDW is in charge of involve presidents. They are in charge of inaugurations and state funerals, both of which are planned out well in advance.

Related Topics:
Inauguration - State funeral

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Its commanding general is Army Major General Galen B. Jackman.

Related Topics:
Major General - Galen B. Jackman

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