This article highlights Arkansas National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Brigade participating in combatives training while serving in Washington, D.C. The story focuses on the purpose of the training, techniques reinforced during instruction and perspectives from Staff Sgt. Fabian Garcia on the value of maintaining close-contact skills and teamwork in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Staff Sgt. Jake Bailey | Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:15:02 -0500