This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe following their targeted assault while serving in Washington, D.C.
Shelley Capito
Senator
WV
This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were tragically shot in a targeted assault in Washington, D.C. It specifically honors Specialist Beckstrom, who succumbed to her injuries, and recognizes Staff Sergeant Wolfe, who remains hospitalized. The resolution condemns the violent attack and expresses profound gratitude to all National Guard members and first responders involved.
Congress Honors Fallen and Injured West Virginia National Guard Members After D.C. Attack
This Congressional Resolution is a formal statement honoring the service and sacrifice of two West Virginia National Guard members—Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who was killed, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who was critically injured—following a targeted shooting in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. This isn't a bill that changes laws or sets budgets; it's the legislative branch issuing a deeply felt commendation and condemnation. It’s Congress officially pausing to acknowledge a tragic event that hit close to home for the military community.
The Service and Sacrifice Recognized
The resolution focuses entirely on detailing the distinguished service of the two individuals. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Summersville, West Virginia, who served in the 863rd Military Police Company and worked as a community engagement specialist in her civilian life, is formally honored for her memory, service, and sacrifice. Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, who remains hospitalized, is also honored for his service. The resolution notes both service members had recently volunteered to extend their deployments in D.C. to continue helping with public safety efforts, highlighting the selfless nature of their commitment.
More Than Just Condolences
While the resolution extends sympathies and gratitude to the Beckstrom and Wolfe families, it also serves a broader purpose. It condemns in the strongest terms the horrific, violent assault on U.S. service members in the nation's capital. Furthermore, it honors the bravery of the other National Guard members and first responders who were on the scene, recognizing their courage under fire and swift action in apprehending the attacker. For everyday people, this resolution is a reminder that the people serving in the National Guard—like Specialist Beckstrom, who worked in behavioral health, and Staff Sergeant Wolfe, a lineman—are our neighbors who step up when duty calls, and their service is officially recognized at the highest level.