Command Sergeant Major Michael F. Brooks is the Senior Enlisted Leader of the District of Columbia National Guard, Washington, DC.
As the SEL he represents and advises the Commanding General on all policies and actions that affect enlisted Soldiers and Airmen of the District of Columbia National Guard. He is responsible for mentoring all senior leaders on duties and responsibilities, quality of life, civilian/military education and development. He serves as the consummate role model for every officer and NCO in the District of Columbia National Guard.
Great message from the Command Chief of the Air Force on our service member suicides. “Lead them to a better answer” let our service members know they have support, that there are other options, that we care for them, lead them to a better answer!
07/04/2019
Fun for the whole family! Come out and enjoy the sounds of the best band in the Army this summer.
We’re excited to share our summer concert dates, join us for one near you! Stay tuned for our live streaming schedule if you can’t make it to one in person!
07/04/2019
Check out the 257th Army Band in Burkina Faso building relationships and making memories! Guardian pride!
06/28/2019
The test is coming, be prepared! Do not wait until it counts to get ready, start today. We can do this and we will only get better at it! Let’s go!
Knee tucks and ball throws are the toughest parts of new combat fitness test, SMA says The new Army Combat Fitness Test is still in its pilot program, but some feedback has been sent out to senior leaders.
06/25/2019
Enjoying a great meal with my Burkina Faso counterpart at the US Army Africa hosted banquet. It is always about the relationships we build!
Had a great first day at the African Land Forces Summit in Gaborone! Met and spent some time with Warrant Officer 1 Yameogo from our partner nation Burkina Faso! We had a great session on resiliency and found that many of the stressors we experience in the US military are very similar to those of African military forces!
Today 75 years ago 160,000 allied troops prepared to conduct the largest assault in history. What were the captains and Sergeants thinking about then and what was the preparation like?
As a leader about to embark on this mission what would you want to train or do with your service members to better prepare them for the days ahead?
Good morning Capital Guardians! One of the most impactful statements I heard all week at the CSELT was by the NORTHCOM CSEL SGM Paul McKenna (a hard as nails Marine). He said “Everyone you meet today has something going on that you know nothing about...so be kind”
What a powerful statement!
What a great way to start our Command Senior Enlisted Leadership Training on a rainy morning at Fort Carson, Colorado! We Jointly conducted the Army Combat Fitness Test with my fellow Command Sergeants Major and Command Chief Master Sergeants from around Guard Nation! Here are my results for those who would like to measure up against the SEL!
3RM Deadlift: 340lbs
Power Throw: 13.8 (m)
Release Push-up: 38
Sprint, Drag, Carry: 1:50
Leg Tuck: 6
2 Mile Run: 19:58
(I need to do some work on the run)
Overall score: 503 (out 600)
Let’s go Capital Guardians, I know you can pass this ACFT!
DC Strong, Guardian Pride!
08/31/2018
Outstanding accomplishment by this Army Noncommissioned Officer!
Not for the weak or fainthearted: First enlisted woman to graduate U.S. Army Ranger School Three years after the U.S. Army opened its legendary Ranger school to women, the first enlisted female soldier is scheduled to graduate on Friday.
08/28/2018
Secretary Mattis speaks at the National Guard Association of the United States. Powerful words that all service members should hear.
NGAUS 2018 Keynote - Defense Secretary James Mattis NGAUS 140th General Conference & Exhibition Keynote Speaker - James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense August 23 - 27, 2018 Morial Convention Center, New Orlean...