Aug. 27, 2025

Joint Task Force – Civil Support Hosts Tech Demo Day to Strengthen CBRN Preparedness

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — — FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Joint Task Force – Civil Support hosted its annual Technology Demonstration Day this week, bringing together government, industry, and military partners to showcase innovative solutions in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) response.“Welcome and thank you for your attendance and participation in the JTF-CS

— Joint Task Force – Civil Support (JTF-CS) held a Change of Responsibility ceremony last week to formally transfer the role of Command Senior Enlisted Leader from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Erano Bumanglag to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David Silva. The ceremony, steeped in military tradition, included the symbolic passing of the unit’s colors, a gesture that represents the transfer of authority, trust, and responsibility from one senior enlisted leader to another. Hosted by U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tanya McGonegal, JTF-CS commander , the event celebrated both the distinguished service of the outgoing senior enlisted leader and the arrival of a new one.

Aug. 4, 2025

Joint Task Force – Civil Support Holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — — Joint Task Force – Civil Support (JTF-CS) held a Change of Responsibility ceremony last week to formally transfer the role of Command Senior Enlisted Leader from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Erano Bumanglag to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David Silva.The ceremony, steeped in military tradition, included the symbolic passing of the unit’s colors, a

July 2, 2025

JTF-CS Strengthens Interagency Collaboration with USAMRICD Visit

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md — Leaders from Joint Task Force – Civil Support recently visited the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense reinforcing an expanding partnership between operational response forces and the nation’s leading experts in medical chemical defense. The meeting highlighted shared goals of integrating scientific expertise into large-scale

Joint Task Force Civil Support Commander, Brig. Gen. Tanya S. McGonegal, serves as a featured panel member for the discussion, "Defending the Homeland: Coordinating, Responding, & Defending Against CBRN Threats," at the 13th Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium in Washington, D.C., March 11-12. The symposium brought together experts, innovators, and leaders from government, military, academia, and industry to share insights, strategies, and best practices in CBRN defense, preparedness, and response. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. William R. Gureck)

March 13, 2025

JTF-CS Commander is featured guest at CBRNE Symposium

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear experts from federal, state and local government, along with those from military, industry and academia gathered in Washington, March 11-12, 2025, for the 13th Annual Joint Civil & Department of Defense CBRN Symposium to focus on advancing strategies to address and

250226-N-FD648-1073 WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tanya McGonegal, Joint Task Force - Civil Support, commander, speaks to an Air Force Radiation Assessment Team training class at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2025. The JTF-CS commander met with AFRAT to better understand its partnership and strengthen their relationship as interagency partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Walvoord)

Feb. 28, 2025

JTF-CS Commander Visits AFRAT

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio — Brig. Gen. Tanya McGonegal, Joint Task Force - Civil Support, commander, visited the Air Force Radiation Assessment Team at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on Feb. 26, 2025, to enhance collaboration and deepen partnerships with key inter-agencies involved in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense operations.The visit began

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group overlook debris as a part of disaster relief efforts due to the damages from the Los Angeles wildfires at Burbank, California, Feb. 12, 2025. At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) deployed approximately 170 active-duty personnel to assist Environmental Protection Agency led teams with cleanup of wildfire hazardous waste from the Eaton and Palisades fires in California. U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is overseeing the military’s support to federal and state efforts while Joint Task Force Civil Support is providing on-the-ground command and control of active-duty personnel. Work to remove the hazardous materials is phase 1 of the federal cleanup response to ensure the safety of the residents by preventing these materials from being released into the environment.

Feb. 16, 2025

Defense Support to Civil Authorities – Americans helping Americans in Southern California

BURBANK, Calif. — By the time President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 24, 2025, directing the Environmental Protection Agency to complete its hazardous materials removal mission in Las Angeles, California, operations were already underway.On January 14, the Federal Emergency Management Agency assigned the EPA to assess, remove, and safely dispose