Washington has welcomed a new su-paw star to the squad! Barney comes to the team as part of a brand-new partnership with Warrior Canine Connection, a Maryland-based nonprofit that breeds, trains and places highly-skilled service dogs with veterans in need. The young Labrador is named in honor of Colonel Harvey Curtiss "Barney" Barnum Jr., a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam.

The Washington Commanders and Bank of America joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland for a volunteer build day to support affordable housing and community projects in the local area. On Wednesday, April 17th, volunteers from the Washington Commanders and Bank of America rolled up their sleeves and donned their hard hats as they joined Habitat for Humanity to help with volunteer projects such as Allium Place, a new affordable housing community, and neighborhood engagement projects at Montgomery County Public Schools. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Commanders' and Bank of America's ongoing commitments to making a positive impact in the local community.

On Wednesday, June 14, the Washington Commanders announced a $75,000 donation to Digital Pioneers Academy to assist in the launch of its first-ever football program. Commanders President Jason Wright, Commanders players Saahdiq Charles, Kamren Curl, Jarrett Patterson, and Darrick Forest and Commanders Director of Alumni Engagement joined a student assembly on the Digital Pioneers Academy's last day of school.

Digital Pioneers Academy is a public charter school operating two campuses in the District of Columbia seeking fundraising support for the launch of its football program, expected to begin in the fall. The Commanders are proud to support this effort, particularly as the Digital Pioneers Academy community recovers from the recent loss of two students to gun violence.

Select Washington Commanders players and Assistant Running Backs Coach Jennifer King joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews to take an orientation flight around the DMV. Coach King and players enjoyed sights including Downtown DC, FedExField, the Pentagon and the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. (Photos by Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, hosted its 14th annual All-Star Survivors Celebration at Firefly Cellar Vineyards. In honor of their triumph over breast cancer, the 30 women in attendance were treated to lunch, gifts, visits by surprise guests, spa treatments and more. (Photos by Kourtney Carroll/Washington Commanders)

The 8-month-old English black Labrador retriever is in the midst of training to become a service dog through veterans service organization K9s for Warriors. (Photos by Emilee Fails, Kourtney Carroll, and Joseph Noyes/Washington Commanders)

Current and former players alike were honored during the Washington Commanders' 60th Welcome Home Luncheon at MGM National Harbor on Sept. 1. Check out all the highlights from the day. (Photos by Emilee Fails and Kourtney Carroll/Washington Commanders)

The girls flag football practice and scrimmage was in partnership with Richmond Public Schools at Armstrong High School in Richmond. This event was part of the Inaugural Nike Kickoff Classic in collaboration with Nike, the NFL and NFL's Play Football Initiative. (Photos by Kourtney Carroll and Joseph Noyes/Washington Commanders)

The event at River City Roll in the Scott's Addition neighborhood in Richmond featured a series of activities and meet and greets with current Commanders players including Jonathan Allen, Terry McLaurin, Logan Thomas and Carson Wentz, head coach Ron Rivera, select Washington Legends and members of the Command Force. (Photos by Kourtney Carroll and Joseph Noyes/Washington Commanders)

On Saturday, Aug. 6, the Commanders welcomed Josiah Desper, an 11-year-old football lover who recently finished his maintenance treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and his family for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at FedExField. On the night of the team's open practice, Josiah was invited into the locker room by Coach Rivera, met his favorite players, received a personalized jersey, ran drills on the field and more.

Sophie Manning, 5, got the chance to attend the Washington Commanders training camp practice ahead of receiving her final treatments in her battle with leukemia. Here's a look at how she spent her day. (Photos by Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)

This week, our rookie class embarked on a bus tour to visit the historical sights of Washington D.C. As a part of the Rookie Community Club, the goal of this trip was to introduce the players to their new home in the Nation's Capital and to pay tribute to our Nation's history. The tour highlighted the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, where players were offered the chance to interact with the community and be present in the spaces where Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on social justice has lead us to today. (Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)